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What Causes Diarrhea While On Metformin For Diabetes?
my husband has had elevated blood sugar of 361. Since Sunday, we ve managed to get it down to 161 with diet, exercise and additional 1000 mg of metformin, an increase from 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg daily. He has had diarrhea since last night, however. Water like. should we be concerned. We are out of town and cannot reach his doctor who is also out of town until Thursday. Other than the diarrhea, he is feeling ok. No nausea, etc. He is hurting on his lower right side too.
Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Metformin. I recommend using an over the counter option like Imodium. I also recommend using daily probiotics.
If the symptoms continue I suggest consulting your doctor about alternative medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Metformin For Diabetes?
Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Metformin. I recommend using an over the counter option like Imodium. I also recommend using daily probiotics. If the symptoms continue I suggest consulting your doctor about alternative medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician