This is great info. I will send this to a friend - knowledge is power. I dnt believe any doctor go through all you have with their patients. KEEP THE INFO ROLLING. HIGHLY APPRECIATE.

Very useful information, I am on Metformin since decades, my DM T 2 is under control, this video is yet another reminder to watch out for other contradicting meds. Thanks a Ton.

I am not the brightest spark in the fire but I managed to absorb and understand this video. Excellent vocal from the commentator made the video clear and understandable. Thank you! (I've now subscribed).

This video has been very helpfull for me,thanks from Türkiye 💐💐💐

I was just diagnosed with diabetes at age 69. Before metformin. I was too weak to function and was looking into assisted living. Since metformin. I feel undeniably stronger. Can.t do without..

@parveengordon9524

Жыл бұрын

I took metformin for three months and at 1000 milligrams daily my blood sugar levels would not go down and I was having nausea right through so my doctor changed it to glicazide and I am feeling much better and doing fairly well.

@pameladelisser4859

Жыл бұрын

I year after I wrote how much Metformins helped me: Those Metformins made me feel better at first. Then I got real sick. Nausea etc., That.s after my doctors had told me "it.s a common misconception that Metformin makes some folks sick". Shortly after he told me this, his office called; screaming for me to get off right away, as it was ruining my kidneys. They then switched me to Januvia, which makes me feel just as strong as the Metformin. An RN in my building is on dialysis 3 times per week because of taking Metformin.

@LifeHealthSolutionsOfficial

2 ай бұрын

It's heart-wrenching to hear how diabetes has impacted your life, bringing you to such a low point. I'm deeply moved that metformin has given you strength. Thank you for sharing your journey; it's a stark reminder of the struggles many face. Wishing you continued strength and better days ahead.

Agree with B12 supplementation. Almost anyone with prolonged health issues may benefit minority from B12 but it is merely a band-aid fix when things are that bad.

Thank you! I learned alot about this I wish I knew years ago.

Thanks for your detailed information.

This was very informative. I retired in 2018 after 53 yrs working as a RN. I am 78 yrs old and have taken Metformin since 2014. No other meds except for B12 3xwk. Definitely not 10 meds. Sadly, I have seen many elderly patients with too many medicines causing multiple problems. Polypharmacy is a major problem in the elderly in this country. This video is an important tool in making caregivers and patients aware of interactions.

@ccmogs5757

2 жыл бұрын

Been on metformin for 5 months (UK NHS) ( 2 x 500mg twice daily) but thinking of changing as i have insulin deficiency & still loing weight - is there a drug for type 2 which balances sugar & also levels up your weight ? 🙏

@stephen7774

Жыл бұрын

Eat a paleo diet and go off all medications. lol.

@gregoriomagpayo1342

Жыл бұрын

8a

@asteriomarbella1938

Жыл бұрын

@@ccmogs5757 .

Excellent information 👌 thank you so much. I am diabetic for more than 15 years taking metformen for years now recently started to develop UTI quite often so each time I get UTI the doctor gives me trimethoprim course without mentioning weather it interacts with metformen. I am extremely thankful to you.

@ficalli4743

Жыл бұрын

For your UTI, take D-Mannose, you will not believe how fast your UTI is gone.

@azraraza6450

Жыл бұрын

@@ficalli4743 thank you so much for uour kind reply iwill follow 😊 and let you know on comments 😊

@azraraza6450

Жыл бұрын

@@ficalli4743 I am from England 🇬🇧 do think this medicine will be available here or if not what is the equivalent plz let me know thanks

Wow! This was eye opening for me, Thank you for your efforts ❤

jThank you for these informations regarding health.I am trying to followthese and improve my health

God bless you for the information. I'm now better equipped to take metformin with certain assurances.

Very useful. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much, this was very informative.👍👍

Thank you for the comment. Glad to know that the branded Glyciphage is the same as the generic Metformin. No wonder that the former is more expensive. I seem to experience the placebo effect because of the reputation of the (excellent) doctor who prescribed Glyciphage for me.

Good to know about the B12 deficiency.

I take Metformin lately, but I stop because of the side effect. I change other medicine to the Dr. Thank you for Sharing Sir. God bless

@gandhichekuru237

Жыл бұрын

Should take after food and sr preparation sustained release tabs

Thank you... Great information

Thanks Doc. This is very informative..

Thanks for the info. I learnt a lot of things reg the medicine which my husband takes. Did not know this before, esp the Vit12 deficiency.

Thank you this was very helpful.

Thank you so much for the information you shared..am diabetic and using metformin 1g two times a day.

@robertstancliffsr9575

Жыл бұрын

Same dose I am taking......and have for 35 years.........

I take metformin and two medications you nentioned and haven't had any problems....thanks for the info

I'm taking metformin and I must watch it what I eat and side effects,this video is very helpful health wise.

@josephsabiiti8403

2 жыл бұрын

Ml

VERY informative! Thank you. My concern is that I am taking Metformin, and also two medications that you have not mentioned (but could be included): Hydrochlorothiazide and Benazepril. I will bring these and the Metformin and potential issues up with both my PCP and with my pharmacist for further information. I will be guided by their assessments and conclusions since they know a LOT more than I do. Thank you for this video, which has placed the issue in my mind. :)

@KingdomOfGreenValley

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a fantastic approach. ALWAYS bring all your medications AND supplements to your PCP and the any specialist you see. Also don’t shy away from going over a typical day of meals and activities you do.

@slocumb1270

2 жыл бұрын

I was on that very same combo. Watch out for the HCTZ. It caused me an electrolyte imbalance from excessive urination that led to heart palpitations. I stopped taking it altogether and started taking coQ10 and magnesium instead. I do still take the Benazepril. My BP is better now than with HCTZ. Heart palpitations have stopped for the most part. Just sharing my experience. Always seek professional medical advice before taking any meds or supplements.

@sylvisterling8782

2 жыл бұрын

@@slocumb1270 ABSOLUTELY! I always confer with my healthcare folks! So far the combination is working VERY well for me. ALL of my caregivers and advisers know, right down to the exact dosage and frequency, what I'm doing and I never make a move without checking in with them.

@slocumb1270

2 жыл бұрын

@@sylvisterling8782 I was sharing my experience with HCTZ. The part about medical advice was an obligatory disclaimer.

@marinaborja2977

Жыл бұрын

I took Metformin last 2015 up to now , thanks God I 'm ok

I see patients,mostly in age group 70 to 100 yrs,they on average take 10 medicines,possibilities of drug to drug interactions are exponential,wading through this is very challenging,to say the least.Thank you for your information.

@bethdavis7812

2 жыл бұрын

TEN medicines as an average? Wow, I am staring closely at 80 and take no RX's, only vitamins. I think so many seniors are over medicated to say the least.

Thank you Al be checking rest of my meds! Av currently got covid n a bit worried about my recovery because of my type 2 diabetes I'd find it most helpful a bit of advice on this. Am very tired constantly.

@maggielusk6833

Жыл бұрын

@dji rc drone Had bad cold after Covid but thankfully it didn't go into flu thanks to my jabs!

Being type 2 this has been eye opening much ❤️ for the info. You may have saved my life as I take a couple of prescription medications that are listed and I WILL be discussing what I have learned! Going to watch it over again.

@bethharvey7149

2 жыл бұрын

I used to take metformin and due to things that happened when I was being cured from cancer it became a bad idea. I take ozempic now. one shot once a week (needle is about one cm long.) it is expensive but ask your doctor about it.

@rayhuie7588

2 жыл бұрын

Being on a keto diet and intermittent fasting will reverse type 2 diabetes and less dependence on medications. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet. The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung information to prevent and reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally. He also has a lot of videos on KZread on the subjects.

@Mariahlb

2 жыл бұрын

Dean Chartier - the country you are? There are no any pharmacié? That you can take un appointment? To explain what is side effects of what medicaments your taken? And cannot take with the metformin? And how to take medicament's?...what the distances of hours? Becouse; here in switzerland, i can take un appointment to the pharmacié for more than 1 hour/ in half of explaining all thoses side effects, ect, ect. All the medicament's i am taking. And that is coverd of my health in insurances. Since, i have health insurances the basic of almost ; 700.- chf a month and complimentary amout, That is rembourses. I will pay only participations of 10% of the bill. Since, i have few health problems. i'll go there to my the same pharmacie for 25yrs already. To explain to me, every time my medicament, my doctor's changing.

@melt7891

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mariahlb Many western countries like Australia, The US & England don’t bother about actually discussing side effects. When a new medication is given, the pharmacy may ask you if you want a printed information guide, but that’s about it. I have NEVER had a doctor voluntarily give details of side-effects, the last one told me that “everything in life is a risk”, after I said that the potential risks seemed unreasonable. That didn’t help, and it certainly wasn’t in context of the actual discussion. I felt dismissed, so I’m getting another opinion. I’m sure they would talk to you about it, but it’s up to you to ask for an in-depth conversation. I’m only mentioning these countries as I’ve lived in all of them for long enough to get dr’s scripts. It’s the doctor’s job to weigh up the risk/benefit ratio, but there’s so much polypharmacy going on, different specialists adding different potentially interacting drugs, it’s no wonder it’s a huge cause of death, although it doesn’t seem to be acknowledged or recorded that way, exactly. You need to double & triple check everything your doctors are doing. I have had a couple of hair raising experiences..and know of others also..by God’s grace I was saved from medical “mistakes”. Everyone is human, doctors aren’t infallible, so we have to take responsibility for our own health. You are very fortunate with the medical system in Switzerland.

@leeexploreeatenjoy4730

Жыл бұрын

@@Mariahlb i take methformin almost 8 months and my blood glucose normal also it helps me to reduce my carbs intake.. And my constipation, in my country i dont need a Precreption to buy methformin and its very cheap only around 2 dollars for 10 tablets

Thank you very informative

Really appreciate these helpful videos 😊

Told my diabetic daughter to watch this. Thank you so much.

Valuable information 👌 Vitamin B12 is a worthy mention 😀

very informative I thank you!

Metformin has been changed to Stukkato and Stukkato S R a cheaper version of, for Diabetes 2 in my area of Norfolk UK ...

Well explained for us laynan. I don't take metformin, but my sister does. Thanks.

@huthmanhadijatukubura7325

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your details information. It really help me and I shall discuss it with my doctor regarding when to stop l been taking it for about 6years

Thank you for the information

Very informative!

Great information.thanks.

I stopped taking metformin 7 years ago. Got no problem.

I take Metformin. Thank you for the info.

Wow thank you sooo much!!

Is there a website that lists every medication and what not to take together? I personally do not believe a doctor would know the interaction problems between medications and fruits.

My blood sugar became low due to Metformin should be careful and keep consulting Dr while consuming this medicine

I take Metformin - I also drink 1 C of red grapefruit juice once in a while, I have blood draw to check my liver and kidneys no problem. Thank you for the informations.👍

Thank you!

Very good----Thank U

When Grapefruit is taken for breakfast and Metformin is taken in the evening there is NO problems! I have been doing this for years !

@chanisecarvalho5869

Жыл бұрын

Why grapefruit thou .. something in it ? Antioxidant?..jus curious pls explain

@alandunbar4244

7 ай бұрын

Over long term use and higher Metformin doses 2G daily (4x 500mg tablets daily), it actually does - You may not notice intially as it increases the volume of Metform to remain in the blood, by causing it to adhere to certain cell instead of your body clearing it out naturally. Other medications such as Heart mediciations and some antdepressants its more risky

@Libertyskin

3 ай бұрын

The video narrator stated that it MAY, not that it always does. Your experience is anecdotal, and yet you state it as fact, even though others may not share your experience.

@JaimeMesChiens

2 ай бұрын

@@LibertyskinHCP here. I would hope the OP has discussed her grapefruit with her MD, as we all should. Metformin can be a life saving med. Like all meds, there may be adverse effects. NIDDM is a complex illness. Each person should have a personalised care plan, get education from trusted internet channels, like this one, but ultimately your MD should answer your questions.

@nathanieldowning4492

2 ай бұрын

I’ll try this, thank you

Thanks for this video very interesting and good information regarding metformin in taking 3 tabs a day my sugar is 6 or 7 as my doctor is happy with my result I avoid fuzzy drinks and juices lots of water

Thank you. I take this and this was helpful. I’m pretty sure I’m B-12 deficient.

@danieljarrelljr5640

2 жыл бұрын

I take grass fed beef liver pills. It has zinc, B 9 and B 12. Will send you picture of bottle . I take Bee plus from Nature cure too. It has stopped sugar cravings.

Good lesson

thank you very much

My wife takes it for type 2 but read a artical today stating that metaformin that it found to cause or increase risk of cancer I told her to talk to doc about switching.

@robertstancliffsr9575

Жыл бұрын

That was the slow release version...and the brand was taken off the market years ago.....

Thanks bro❤️❤️

Dr very nice information 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🌹

Thank you very much

Thank You! 🌀💚🌀

I was on it since December 2021 until June 2022 🤔 due to 41kg weight loss and my kidney damage without metformin y blood sugars are fine it dropped to 3.4 in hospital. 2022 could be year 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻 I know I don’t have diabetes anymore 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 I reversed it 6 months later with un intentional weight loss 41kg

Sertraline definitely in my case, had a negative side effect. My Doctor prescribed both of these. I must inquire about the side effects with my new Doctor.

@lisbethsalander1723

2 жыл бұрын

sertraline interacts? If I may ask, what are the negative symptoms of the interaction with metmorfin?

@alandunbar4244

7 ай бұрын

It doesnt interact at all.. Im on 100mg Sertraline, 10mg Jardiance and 2g Metformin daily and my Diabetes specialist has never had any concerns. What you have to watch is some natural suppliments (Herbal) like Berberine & Inositol. Whilst these are proven to have the same impact as Metformin on Blood Glucose and do assist in regulation of levels... NEVER take them at the same time of the day as Metformin, as you could actually hypo as it can drop your BG to unsafe levels quickly as both compounds work towards the same goal at the same time @@lisbethsalander1723

Thanks recently I started metformin now I regulate by taking alternate day

@tedplotke1879

2 жыл бұрын

Wrecked my new truck before I could get accustom to all side effects stop taking switched to Glipizide big disagreement with pharmacy at the VA

@saraswathiramiah3623

2 жыл бұрын

@Ramachandran PS please follow doctors advice. I have never heard of Metformin being taken on alternative days. Please follow your doctor's recommended dosage. 🙏

Q - What's the diference between Glumetza, Fortamet, and regular Metformin ER?

Wish I knew all this 2 years ago. But I learned all the hard way 6mths ago. Didn't take 3days that stuff is not good.

excess consumption of niacin containing foods/drinks especially at every meal can have drastic effects with metformin because your liver will ALWAYS process niacin first - until the niacin is processed it will not do anything else

Thank you I recently had a heart attack and having blood urine issues

@LB-sw2km

Жыл бұрын

🙏

….and has anyone told you that metformin gives you the runs…in my case serve and debilitating and badly effecting my life. For over 18 months I suffered and not one doctor pointed it out that it could be the Metformin. This included consultants.😳 I persuaded my diabetic nurse to stop the metformin and the problem stopped over night …100% improved!

@franceswatts4001

2 жыл бұрын

It’s one of the most common side effects. However, there is a slow release version Metformin SR, which is much better tolerated by most people.

@mr.robinson1982

2 жыл бұрын

I seem to have been investing in Ammonium AD in my medicine cabinet. I have both kinds, liquid & pill form.

@butchie2752

2 жыл бұрын

I was on 2000 mg of metformin daily and had severe diarrhea. Dropped down to 1000. Very limited effect on blood sugar. Also added two pepto every morning. Still gassy but the d is much improved.

@Realitvluvr

2 жыл бұрын

Yes a few years back I had to stop it immediately because I was working at the time and I could barely function because of that side of effect. My doctor wasn't pleased but I was already taking one diabetes medicine anyway. That very same doctor never told me I had stage 3 kidney disease. I found out by reading her doctors note in my electronic medical records. I'm glad I stopped it because it may have slowed down the progression of the disease. I'm at stage 4 now due to making dietary changes. Sometimes you have to listen to you body and become your own advocate. I also switched doctors shortly after that.

@captainamerica9353

Жыл бұрын

@@butchie2752 , 2000 mg ?? get a new doctor.

Thanks a lot

As long as kidneys work well, metformin won't accumulate and kill you. The problem is that after 70 - kidney function goes down in almost everybody.

@robertstancliffsr9575

Жыл бұрын

Glad you mentioned that. I have frequent kidney test. So far they have always been in the normal range..................

Excellent

I take a teaspoon of turmeric every morning, but my blood sugar was a wee bit high, so I took a metformin tablet, I felt dread full, my blood pressure had dropped to almost unreadable, and it dawned on me it was the reaction to between the metformin and turmeric, almost fatal, be careful they don mix

@christopherskipp1525

Жыл бұрын

Cinnamon and turmeric help regulate blood sugar. Maybe take less turmeric. A lot less?

What about Jardiamet im type 2 diabetec many thanks🐾👍!!!

🙏🏼❤️Thank you ❤️🙏🏼

What is its commercial name in pharmacy shops? And how it is used? Available in on line?

Thank you for sharing but I have all pain can I stop metformin

I am pre-diabetic. My endocrinologist just gave me this medication. I take lisinopril - hydroclothorize, propranolol and Xanax. Will it affect any? I am very skeptical when it comes to new medication!!!

I have taken this in the past years. I also have diabetes 2 now, hypoglycemia, and heart disease . None of this side effects were ever discussed by my Doctor at the time. Just prescribed. FYI

@aurenitapedrazzi5036

Жыл бұрын

Diet is important as well! If you keep eating the high sugar and bad carbs you will get it regardless any medication you take

Informative

I have been taking metformin since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 34 years ago and it was called, Glucophage, It works, my A1C stays around 5.8 and I have noticed no side effects. I have frequent checkups and have had no problem with liver or kidney damage. I do take a B-12 supplement because I read that Metformin could reduce my B-12 level. No side effects from Metformin for me and I believe is it at least partly responsible for my being 78, a type 2 diabetic and very healthy.......

@janehyden1652

2 жыл бұрын

youre doing a great job

@wendygorden8688

2 жыл бұрын

L

@adelaidasantos8005

2 жыл бұрын

Tn

@prettytse7762

2 жыл бұрын

How much dosage do you take?

@Sweetie01782

Жыл бұрын

Feels good reading ur comment sir ... Am on it since 2015 . Am 40 yrs now hope i continue to b healthy with it .

Interesting. I was recently diagnosed with fatty liver disease, and diabetes, you mentioned that liver disease increases the risk for lactic acidosis. I wonder why my doctor started me on metformin if this is such a high risk.

Does anyone know if you can take Tabex (cytisine) with Metformin?

Our health care providers don't have the time to explain all details of side effects. They should prescribe and talk to us about it's side effects. Unless we contract a psychotherapist so we get well informed.

@mikecopenhaver4484

2 жыл бұрын

Family Doctor! Sadly this meeting is an Assembly Line Process, in and out as soon as possible!!!

Unmasking that question about metformin because I know when I get it smells fishy now I got some it smells different that’s my question? 🙏Thank you

Had stomach virus with extreme diarrhea in hospital for 6 days ,Kidney's almost shut down

There are many Metformin generics approved by the FDA, and they are not all the same. After having frightful GI symptoms from one of the generics made in India (and later recalled by the FDA), I stumbled across the generic Metformin ER made by Oceanside, which has no obvious side effects.

@robertstancliffsr9575

Жыл бұрын

That is interesting. I don't know who makes the generics I take.....I just know they are free with my insurance........

@saxgirlhornboy6458

Жыл бұрын

@@robertstancliffsr9575 Your pharmacist can tell you what generics you've taken. I should have mentioned that I dumped my hospital and chain pharmacies in favor of a small, independent pharmacy, which offered to let me try several different generics for a week each. 🏆 (Unlike the big, corporate operations, they have not once tried to tell me al generics are the same as brand name.)

Some of the things you say not to take with the med are a natural way to take care of the problem

I had reactions to Metformin and am now on the liquid injection which I have no problem with. A day time Homolog and a over night one called Basaglar. Metformin made me food sensitive, and I couldn't keep any food down and had major issues in the bowel department. I couldn't keep going on it, in that regard. So have been switched over by my caretakers..and am far better. I use a quik-pen system right now.

@janehyden1652

2 жыл бұрын

well u are much braver than me---i am scared to death to go on the needle. i take metformin 2x @day 500 mg. this morning my glucose was 101.

@robertstancliffsr9575

2 жыл бұрын

@@janehyden1652 Metformin works, and for me after 25 years it still works with no side effects.......

Useful video but I felt that I cannot take any other medication with Metformin.

@gandhichekuru237

Жыл бұрын

Why?

I had no idea!

@marinad6228

Жыл бұрын

same iam in shock

I heard also that CoQ10 is needed to take with Metformin.

Hello, I wanted to know If I could take metformin and creatine combined.

Thank you for your info!

about time someone mentioned B-12 deficiency! i have NEVER had a doctor ever warn me about that nor have i heard of anyone else being told about that!

@papamaniac2410

2 жыл бұрын

I live in a small community. I doctor locally. My regular doctor is a PA. He prescribed me Metformin for my diabetes. He also prescribed B-12 with it. I am with the VA so have to have the supplements prescribed for them to pay for it. Am so glad to hear this because it makes me even more confident in my Drs. ability.

Tank you

I'm using metformin. So I must listen this info.

So what is better and safer pills besides this metformin,thanks!

Hi thanks for yur information I’ve been taking metformin over 7 years now an I have all the side effect an I eat grape fruit every day So what meds can I take instead of the metformin that don’t have all of these side effects I have dereiaha upset stomach some times I can’t leave the house keep runny to bath room an is after I take the metformin can u help me please thanks

@MrKevinStraub

2 жыл бұрын

if you watch the video then you will learn that you must stop the grapefruit. Right?

@janalynn1390

Жыл бұрын

If I eat just one bite of grapefruit while on metformin my stomach bloats up terribly all day.

My husband is on binocrit for two weeks now and I noticed his blood sugar is going higher. His that normal. His not on glucophage for a month now.

Even worse if taken w dapagliflozin bubbles in urine are more pronounced and even more w pain in left waist area meaning the metformin and dapagliflozin harm the kidneys when taken to lower glucose for type 2 diabetes in seniors 65 yrs and above. What to take and how to cure this aide effect to kidneys and stomach ulcers n incessant hunger for new users

I heard that supplement Berberine has a same effect as Metformin

love knowledge

I was diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease before I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes which eventually led to type 2 diabetes. Any advice?

@dkTruthBuster

Жыл бұрын

Do weight lifting at the Gym with cardio and reduce carbs. You can reverse fatty liver and reverse diabetes as well. Good luck