@phluent.app: Why does metformin diarrhea? And what can we do about it? #Pharmacy #pharmacology #diabetes #PharmTok #metformin

Ellen Jones, PharmD
Ellen Jones, PharmD
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brent_hite_outdoors
Brent Hite Outdoors :
Metformin is horrible! Causes nuropathy and other complications. Quit promoting it!
2026-06-03 11:40:48
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jgills3
Jgills :
Don’t know if a side effect , but constant headaches ??
2026-06-19 04:45:46
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debd48
Deb :
I have a high A 1C. My doctor wants me to start Metformin. I am afraid.
2026-06-22 01:34:57
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mikedrew59
mike :
metformin here, 500 mg er, twice daily,,constantly runny stool, stomach gurgling and gassy, random farting while sleeping,type 2 diabetes...
2026-06-26 23:27:14
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sandrawoods63
Sandra Woods :
I have been on metformin for several years. Never experienced diarrhea. I’m the opposite. I have trouble with constipation.
2026-05-31 16:12:06
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user2738545696909
carmelita :
metformin is horrible I've lost so much weight and muscle I refuse to take any longer
2026-06-13 05:25:34
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danchatten
DanAndBuddy :
Extended release works best.
2026-06-05 17:15:20
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siempies6
W50 :
I've stopped taking my metformin completely without informing my doctor because of the diarrhea.
2026-07-25 13:26:22
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hebegb1
Hebegb1 :
Metformin turned me into shartman! I learned how to control my sugar by diet. I could not tolerate it at all!
2026-06-19 18:48:54
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karencroxton
Karen Croxton :
I take it 2 times a day and it made me so sick and I dont get diarrhea I get constipated
2026-06-24 02:49:16
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jubedu8
jubedu :
I’m type 2. I take no meds cos it was impossible to get my meds regularly in the UK. Reading today was 32.8. Through the roof. I don’t care. I’m happy without the constant aggravation from inept doctors and nurses.
2026-07-25 19:29:45
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pullthemnow
pullthemnow46 :
metformin sucks.. i’m doing fine with Ozempic..
2026-06-27 21:48:56
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user9065048025
heyjose :
Get extended release 💯
2026-07-17 01:41:01
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reesey64
Teresa Doss :
I hate it. I’m just now starting to take other things to help my type 2 diabetes
2026-07-26 01:36:51
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billcarlson27
Bill Carlson :
I been taking metformin over 15 years gave me diarrhea at first but I’m use to it now but it effects muscle tissue have to take vitamin b with it
2026-07-05 11:44:09
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amandacarson189
Amanda Carson189 :
Type 2.....constant diarreha and my numbers were consistantly high. Switched to Jardiance
2026-07-26 20:26:40
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hani.helmy0
Hani Helmy :
can I use it for weight loss??
2026-07-11 17:49:59
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julesc472
julesc :
I refuse to take it
2026-07-19 00:20:57
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caroline060211
Mary060211 :
I have no problems at all but I’m on extended release!
2026-06-05 23:59:22
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violetbutterfly75
violetbutterfly75 :
I take Metformin. 500 2x a day. Haven’t had the side effects but I do make sure I have some food when taking Metformin. I also am on a low carb/ keto diet, so, maybe this is why I haven’t had this issue???
2026-05-31 02:17:51
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gracie13355
Gracie13 :
i love metformin i poop 💩 good.
2026-06-21 07:55:59
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oneanxioustraveler
Sydney | One Anxious Traveler :
I found that taking metformin with caffeine increased likelihood of diarrhea. Still trying to figure out my diet so that my gut isn’t wrecked by the meds. It’s tough because I really struggle with meat so getting enough protein is hard for me.
2026-06-22 15:06:46
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bannedfromtt
bannedfromTT❌ :
If I could change my gd diet I would not have become diabetic!!!!!
2026-06-19 10:35:00
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willieolmos64
Willie olmos :
I was put on metformin and in one month I went from 127 lbs to 104 lbs. They cut my intake in half and put me on a slow release metformin. I'm not losing weight, but it is hard trying to gain weight without spiking my sugar
2026-06-20 14:53:35
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jamalrpersaud
Jamal R Persaud :
what about muscle degeneration
2026-06-18 17:29:15
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