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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions After Taking Metformin

i am taking (6)tablets of 425 mg. metformin per day--starting 5pm every hour with small amount of food, after 3 hours,I started having loose bowel movement, the reason I take it at 5pm--this way i will not be humiliated at work n interrupted. what should i do, i am only 135lbs, 5 7 height? what is the remedy? Also, I tell my friends when they invite me drinking, i need notice before 5 pm, this way i will not take the metformin that evening. am i doing it right? i am unemployed, i cant afford $10 consultation. bye.

Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

This is due to side effect of the metformin. Options here with are:
- Omission of the metformin
- Change in dosage and molecule after consulting your doctor
- Addition of pro biotics with current drug basket

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions After Taking Metformin

Hello, This is due to side effect of the metformin. Options here with are: - Omission of the metformin - Change in dosage and molecule after consulting your doctor - Addition of pro biotics with current drug basket Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel