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A member asked:

I've had pain of left side attributed to metformin side effect. what do i do now? i need to take it for my diabetes.

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There is a: Time-release metformin known as Glumetza which many people can take successfully even though they cannot take regular metformin. It is, however, a brand name product, and more expensive. Insurance may allow it if your doctor sends a pa stating you're intolerant to conventional metformin.

Answered 6/25/2014

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