Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I never use to get diarrhea with taking metformin.. now 2 months later i've been getting it like every other day. can it be related or likely not?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Diarrhea metformin: 19 F says she is getting diarrhea from metformin. She does not give dose or reason she is taking it. Asks Can it be related. ANS: yes. You need to check with your health care team and see what they think as they know you best.
Answered 9/19/2016
972 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My husband is taking Janumet, (sitagliptin and metformin) which is controlling his diabetes. He now has mild diarrhea. What can he do reduce the side effects?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Just started Metformin for Pcos. Now have diarrhea, will this go away soon?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Obese. Supposed to take metformin for pcos & Synthroid (thyroxine) for hypothyroid. Had severe diarrhea, so stopped taking. Now can't lose any significant weight?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I recently started taking janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) for diabetes and I have had ridiculous heartburn and diarrhea. My doctor advised me to take it once a day with food.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
YIm taking metformin and today after eating i got shaky,sweaty,vomited and had diarrhea,and no energy for the rest of the day. Is this normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Eversince i started metformin sometimes i get black liquid around stools (the stool itself is not black), &diarrhea. Could I have an ulcer?I've no pain
I've taken metformin for diabetes for 1 month but no diarrhea yet . Will I eventually get diarrhea?
Why do you get diarrhea when you take metformin ? Any remedies to help it any ideas are welcome! thanks
Take 500mg 2xday metformin over a year now i have diarrhea just about dr. said to stop artifical sweetner?
I've been on Metformin for 6 months now and it still makes my stomach hurt w/ diarrhea, nausea and shortness of breath it's bad. What do I do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
