Metformin Hurts

I took Metformin once a day. Then the Dr. wanted me to take two a day. I took 2 a day then saw it was making me feel bad, tired, sleepy, no energy in the afternoon. I stopped the 2 dose & went back to 1. A month later I tried again with 2 a day. Now my muscles hurt like they have arthritis, hurting in muscles not joints. After 3 weeks of trying I stopped the 2 dose & went back to 1. My question is should I go to Dr. & have they change it all together or take 1 metformin & something else with it. I am afraid the Metformin is hurting my body because I am having bad reactions to 2.

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Hello, Debbie! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the way you're feeling.

However, some of your symptoms were likely due to your body adjusting to the lowered sugar levels from taking the second tablet of Metformin. Your body tends to get used to how it feels running high and it can take 5 to 6 weeks, for your body to adjust to the lowered sugar levels.

That will also be coupled with the normal Metformin side effects, which as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, stomach pain and flatulence.

Have you discussed your symptoms with your doctor?

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Thank you for reply. I will be going to Doctor Thursday. I have talked to her before but she did not mention the time it takes for the body to adjust. Thank you again.

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