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Reviewer: Dotsy99, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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500mg twice daily so far no side effects apart from appetite supressing which is a good thing. Dont know how effective it is yet as im only on it so far so good happy days.
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Reviewer: Mary, 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have had no side effects with Metformin. Iâ??ve been taking Metformin almost 21 years. My A1C is always good.
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Reviewer: Bubba, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Does a great job on my blood sugar. A1c down from 13.3 to 5.5 in 3 months. No side effects. I would recommend this drug to others with Type 2 Diabetes.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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metformin "let's you know" if you are eating foods high in sugar and/or fat! you may experience some gas, nausea and lbm while using; but eating foods that diabetics shouldn't eat definitely makes these side-effects amplified... but it is effective for blood-sugar and the severe side-effects can help you stay on a much healthier diet!!
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