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Does metformin cause painful diarrhea? if so what can i do to prevent this side effect given i need my diabetic meds...
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Yes: Metformin can cause diarrhea. Often time, the body gets used to it and the side effects improve or go away. Other times, you might need to back down on the dose and take with food. There are also other formulation of metformin (glumetza) that are better tolerated. Talk to your prescribing doctor about these options if you cannot tolerate the side effect of metfomin on the current dose.
Answered 4/9/2014
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