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Anyone on Metformin for Diabetes? How is it for your UC?

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Posted 1/7/2016 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I now have diabetes(Thanks to year of prednisone). My doctor wants to start Metformin but side effects says stomach issues like diarrhea . I am doing ok but see blood on and off and I am concern, it may get worse by starting Metformin.

If you are on different medicine for diabetes, I like to know which one and how it is affecting UC. Thanks.
Posted 1/15/2016 7:27 AM (GMT 0)
I was told that Metformin isn't ideal for UC - I am on Gliclazide, which I think is stronger but can be taken in smaller doses. Like you, I have steroid-induced diabetes though it was controlled through diet and exercise prior to my current acute flare up and injected steroids. I'm also steroid resistant so it's not working and wrecking my health. What fun it all is! Best of luck Catherine
Posted 1/15/2016 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
I have prescription filled but have not started it. I also have fatty liver so want to make sure with my GI too. I am so scared that it may start another flare. So frustrating.....
Posted 1/15/2016 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
oh god i'd be terrified if I were you. my mom takes it twice a day (she doesn't have UC) and it gives her diarrhea all freaking day. I feel so bad for her. she prefers to only take it once but that doesn't cover it blood sugar wise.
Posted 1/16/2016 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi!

I took Metformin for PCOS for 8 years, including my first year with UC. I would ask for the Extended Release version (Metformin XR). It was designed to have fewer GI side effects. I had trouble with regular Metformin, but Metformin XR was fine for me!

Also, I saw a study about Metformin and intestinal inflammation that was pretty positive.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24716225/
Posted 1/26/2016 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
How's it going? My first month was hard because of my stomach but it's been much better after that. I've heard that the side effects get worse if you don't eat well (like fast food...sigh).
Posted 1/27/2016 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I have started Metformin ET 500mg/once a day for 4-5 days. It seems ok but can not tell as I feel like I am flaring little bit too. Some stomach noices and blood(which I had before I started). I want to give it more time before going on another medicine.

Thank you all for reply.
Posted 1/27/2016 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you, I'm glad you're at least giving it a shot. Good luck!
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