Re: Confused about type

Jackie Patti <jpatti@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

: Lynn wrote:


: > Is there any reason why Metformin might not work for me?

: Metformin will probably work well for you; the most common reason it
: doesn't is if you don't tolerate any GI side effects, but most folks
: seem to adjust if the dose is increased gradually.

If you do have prolonged gastric distress you can try the extended release
version which helped me go from someone who could not venture outside
withut immodium to a happy camper who only needs that drug a few wtimes a
year.

Wendy
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