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Metformin has given me gi issues and im on 1.2 victoza (liraglutide) but per dr. 1.8 but couldnt tolorate it what other meds could i use with no weight gain low se?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

If you had gi: problems with metformin, you might talk with your doctor about time release brand name Glumetza, which is more expensive but has a very low incidence of gi problems.

Answered 6/14/2016

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A member asked:

Metformin has given me gi issues and im on 1.2 victoza (liraglutide) but per dr. 1.8 but couldnt tolorate it what other meds could i use with no weight gain low se?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

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