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Suggest Alternate Medication For Metformin
My husband, 76 years old, has been taking Metformin for several years. For several months he has had constant diarrhea. The doctor finds no reason for that, but mentioned that Metformin could be at fault. I s there an alternate drug he can use? Thank you very much.
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband who seems to be not comfortable with Metformin for his diabetes.
Most people who cannot tolerate normal Metformin can tolerate slow release Metformin. Besides, there are several alternatives like:
1. Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, weight loss, and changes in diet
2. Other oral diabetes medications - Glimepiride or Glipizide, Repaglinide, Pioglitazone or Acarbose.
3. Insulin and other injectable diabetes medications.
You need to consult his treating physician to choose an alternate safe but effective diabetic medication.
Regards.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband who seems to be not comfortable with Metformin for his diabetes.
Most people who cannot tolerate normal Metformin can tolerate slow release Metformin. Besides, there are several alternatives like:
1. Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, weight loss, and changes in diet
2. Other oral diabetes medications - Glimepiride or Glipizide, Repaglinide, Pioglitazone or Acarbose.
3. Insulin and other injectable diabetes medications.
You need to consult his treating physician to choose an alternate safe but effective diabetic medication.
Regards.
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