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What Causes Diarrhea While On Metformin?

I,m type 2 diabetic. Was on metformin which gave me diehrea. I went for minor opp and surgeon dnd aneithetis cancelled my opp coz bloods were to high (13.8) they said i should be insulin controlled. Doctor took me off metformin and put me on gliclazide which i still feel same like i want toilet but tired aswel. Can i do this with out meds just diet and exercise ? Had enough its stopping me from working.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
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Hello,

I’m my opinion this is from medication side effects, so better to discuss with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Metformin?

Hello, I’m my opinion this is from medication side effects, so better to discuss with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist