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If you get a ‘script for this make sure it’s the extended release versions. Way less digestive problem. Not all doctors are aware there is an extended release

• aaron695 3y ago
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• salad-tycoon 3y ago
  Take Metformin after a few bites of food (inside of a meal). I’ve also noticed that the main complaint tends to be “explosive” diarrhea (ie little warning, run to bathroom NOW). When interviewed, often patients mention eating foods they shouldn’t be eating (processed foods, fast food. Eg carb heavy junk food). I believe it’s because metformin has an effect that decreases the GI uptake of glucose and instead sheds it. Long story short, if you have GI issues try eating different, healthier food and take metformin within the meal . Personally I see the diarrhea as a benefit. It’s a teaching moment and heck might contribute to weight loss. Truck drivers can’t stand it though. That must be a nightmare. For those not interested in obtaining an Rx you can look up berberine. It is closely related and OTC. Thorne/Jarrow/ or liftmode for bulk are brands I’ve used but, at the end of the day, if you aren’t running the HPLC analysis yourself then you are trusting a supplement company. Examine.com/consumerlab/labadoor for supplement reviews (for what it’s worth, again there is trust involved).