Ocala, FL
A 70-year-old female asked:
Take 500mg 2xday metformin over a year now i have diarrhea just about dr. said to stop artifical sweetner?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mani Bashyamanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology
Diarrhoea metformin: A common side effect of metformin is diarrhoea, also artificial sweetners can cause diarrhoea. stop sweetners for a few days to see if the problem clears if not talk to your doctor about using a different agent for diabetes, do not stop the metformin without talking to your doctor
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Side effects: Yes- I agree- get your HgbA1c and fasting blood checked and follow uo with your physician.
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Last updated Mar 30, 2020
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