 |
NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
|
|
|
NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
|
Diabetes |
Side effects of metformin hydrochloride08/24/2008 10:24PM |
I am taking 1000 mg of metaformin hydrochloride once at night to control my newly detected diabetes. It has been very effective for me.My question relates to a side effect of the medication, pretty consistent flatulence throughout the day. Is there a way to control this or should I be considering an alternate medication.
Gastrointestinal side effects like that are common with metformin. Sometimes they diminish with time. Sometimes, they respond to one of several strategies: choices include dividing it up into multiple dosage times per day and/or taking it with food. I have had patients report more luck with those strategies for averting actual loose bowel movements rather than strictly flatulence, but they are worth a try. You may also want to examine the composition of your diet for whether it includes foods that particularly contribute to flatulence as well.
|
Robert M. Cohen, MD Associate Professor Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
|
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) |