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I have diabetes i drink metformin 750mg e i have stomach pains in the morning and usually go to the restroom can it be the pill?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: Common side effect. Try a lower dose, or a pill called Glumetza which is a much better tolerated form of metformin. Otherwise, you will need a different class of med for dm. Talk to your doctor. Good luck.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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