Metformin XR issues

[crams60]

Every time I take 500mg of metformin XR I have less energy and bloated.

I can’t be the only one that feels this?

 

[beastmode121]

switch to IR and see if it treats your differently. I’m on XR and i don’t get these symptoms.. I’m only on 500 though

 

[Musclebound94]

switch to IR and see if it treats your differently. I’m on XR and i don’t get these symptoms.. I’m only on 500 though

When do you dose the 500 of XR?

 

[Fa Seeshus]

Had those issues so I take at night with a meal and a tab of Pepto bismal.

Do not take on empty stomach. Was taking 20 min before meals and was having issues. Taking it during the actual meal and much less problems

 

[beastmode121]

When do you dose the 500 of XR?

In the AM, some take it at night to avoid any side effects

 

[Bio]

There's a lot of information about Metformin on this board!

 

[Gunsmith]

The extended release "should" be easier on your stomach than the regular.
Try taking it with the last meal or right after some people have issues taking it on an empty stomach even if they eat a few minutes after but taking it right after does not bother them.

Any time I stop for more than week I have to start all over building up my dose.
I'll take 250mg regular with my last meal for 7 days then add a second dose with breakfast for 7 days then replace the 250mg with a 500mgXR with dinner then after 7 days replace the breakfast.
This causes me minimal stomach upset

 

[slesh]

Interesting as I take XR every morning fasted before cardio. No sides. When I take at night it usually involves a meal.

 

[LATS]

I tried metformin.. it just made me tired.. so I switched berberine and it's much better for me

 

[tren_plz]

I take 500mg XR before bed every night.

 

[Mufasa123]

Every time I take 500mg of metformin XR I have less energy and bloated.

I can’t be the only one that feels this?

This "should" subside after you acclimate. 2-3 weeks.

Per other's, take during or just after last meal at night.

 

[fisther69]

I take 500 a day but I take it before I go to bed…my workouts suck if I take it in the morning

 

[OuchThatHurts]

500mg MET early in the AM, 1,200mg BRB evenings

I like the regular MET bc hypoglycemia is sometimes a concern for me.

 

[TheRealAphextwin]

I’ve never had an issue with it. I’ve used IR and ER

 

[Hbone]

I get leg cramps now that we are in the heat of the summer.

 

[TheRealAphextwin]

I get leg cramps now that we are in the heat of the summer.

Are you certain it’s not dehydration?

 

[jaxino]

Metformin every type gives me a very strong acid reflux....

 

[Hbone]

Doc says its one of the more common sides. but I am trying all kinds of hydration "tricks".

 

[Chembody]

I tried metformin.. it just made me tired.. so I switched berberine and it's much better for me

Hi Lats was wanting to see if you tried citrus bergamot?
Is Berberine comparable or better then citrus bergamot for the purpose of this thread?
I have citrus and seeing if i should switch or take both if worth it.

 

[LATS]

Hi Lats was wanting to see if you tried citrus bergamot?
Is Berberine comparable or better then citrus bergamot for the purpose of this thread?
I have citrus and seeing if i should switch or take both if worth it.

I take both.. I take them alternating.. I take citrus berg in the morning and before dinner.. I take berberine before lunch and before my last shake before bed.. I feel fine.. I know some who claimed issues like hypo but I have not experienced that.. both are great compounds ..