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Re: Metformin & constipation

From: cw (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:52:29 -0600 (CST)

I was fine on Glucophage. Then I tried Metformin and within a week I had terrible constipation and headaches which were two IR symptoms on the return. I went back to Glucophage and now everything is fine.

Metformin is the generic version of Glucophage. Even though they say it's the same, I've heard many contrary comments from users.

At Thu, 28 Mar 2002, Stefanie wrote: >
>I know this is late, but I just started on Metformin, and I was
>expecting to be running from bothe ends from what I was reading. But
>nothing. My stomach is fine...although I have notice that I am
>more....uh...clogged than normal. Anyone else having this problem? When
>does it end? Why this when most people have the other problem?
>
>At Wed, 3 May 2000, Kim wrote:
>>
>>I understand that many people experience diarrhea with metformin, but
>>has anyone else experienced constipation & debilitating headaches?
>>Overall, I'm really happy about my increased sense of well-being with
>>this med.

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