Side Effects from Metformin

[Dreamia]

I have been on metformin for 2 months now & this last month have been taking 1500mg per MD...I am usually nauseous throughout the day there after...it gets to the point where i'm vomitting at nite or when I wake up in the mornings (usually 2 a.m.)...I don't have any other problems besides terrible smelling gas & constantly belching & occassional diarrhea...has anyone else had problems taking metformin? I don't want to stop as this is the only way I have a period (when taken along w/ clomid)...me & DH are desperately wanting to start a family...please help....

[Dreamia]

Thanks for your response...I have lost weight & I'm hoping that this is my cycle...

[JoyRenee]

Metformin should be increased SLOWLY because of everything you just described. When I was on it I would slowly increase my dosage. Started off at like 250 mg, then 500 mg, then 750 mg, etc., etc. up until I was at like 2000 mg.

Metformin causes diarrhea and intestinal upset. Take it before bed to reduce the symptoms during the day. I would maybe take HALF (750 mg) and slowly increase as your body gets used to that amount.

I know what you mean about the Metformin! I have PCOS and I feel like crap WITHOUT it. I can't take it because I'm breastfeeding. It helped me to lose weight and eventually ovulate and ultimately get pregnant with my baby girl. Good luck!