User Reviews for Glumetza oral

Its been great, but the gass it brings on will just about wipe the room clean? Anyone else notice the gas problem?

I took glumetza for five weeks. I suffered tremendous muscle pain for four of those weeks. I realized the pain was caused by my taking glumetza because this was the only change in my medication. I stopped taking the drug and phoned my doctor. She also informed me to stop taking glumetza. The only problem I have now is I still suffer from muscle pain. I didn't take the medicine long enough to determine how effective is was in lowering my H1c. I hope no one else experienced my pain and discomfort.Read More Read Less

i was toldi have p.c.o.s when i was 20 now 29 i was put on yazmen and lost 60 pounds then they stopped making it i was put on met and cld not handle it i got off of it and 4yr later tried agian had to choose my job over met ...went to a new doc he put me on glumeza and so far so good i had some bowl problems at first but i am good now i walk 5miles a day but do not eat that well :O ..i am taking 1000mg right now with b/c and in a year i will go off b/c tiring to lose a little wieght to make ttc easier next year wish me luck Read More Read Less

taking 1000mg per day,no real bowel problems as before with metformin. I was enjoying about a 1 pound a week weight loss until the past month. now I have gained 5 pounds and feel very bloated and no longer having regular bowel movements unless I take extra doses of med. Been on this for about 6mos.

I have prediabeties and poly cistic ovarian syndrom. My doctor started me on metformin which tore my stomach up, then he switched me to Glumetza, a time released version of the metformin. I have my body back for the first time since puberty! I've been on it for 8 months now, occasionally I become hypoglycemic (mostly when I'm running around all day and don't eat right) but I carry glucose tablets and they do great at taking care of the hypoglycemia. I haven't had a high blood sugar in the last 5 months and my doctor thinks it may have gotten rid of my prediabeties, along with diet change of course. Read More Read Less

have a lot of gas and some diarreah

When I started I was ok but the last two weeks I have had diahera and upset stomach.

I have been taking Glumetza for almost 4 years. I started off on Metformin, but it was too strong and caused some terrible stomach problems. I take 500mg daily. Since taking Glumetza I have lost over 40 pounds and my cravings and periods are normal. Unfortunately, I have become quite sick due to the medicine. I actually have to go off the medicine every few months because it burns the lining of my stomach and causes some serious problems. Since taking the medicine my immune system has become very low. I get sick very easily and I have developed some serious allergies to various foods and chemicals. That may be unrelated, but it happened after a few months of taking the medicine and it has become gradual. I also get sick every now and then for about a week and I have no appetite whatsoever, and when I do decide to eat, I become nauseous. I truly do recommend drinking lots of water when taking this medicine. I am not one that drinks a lot of water and because of that, I have experienced symtoms of lactic acidosis, which has caused quite a scare! This medicine is serious business and should not be abused. Read More Read Less

I have been diagnosed with PCOS (ten years ago), but am also in the perimenopause phase of life as I'm 53. I am insulin resistant and while my blood sugar levels are normal, as is my A1C, my insulin level was a little high. I'm taking 1000mg daily (500mg once every twelve hours, with food). At the time this was prescribed to me I was also told to take vitamins D3 and B12. Initially the drug worked better than Metformin regarding the side effects, but about five weeks ago I started having extreme fatigue, difficulty taking deep breaths, and feeling like my heart is going to jump right out of my chest. The dizziness that sometimes comes along has me afraid to drive in my car alone, and I have had several bad dizzy spells while shopping or dining out with friends. I have indigestion almost constantly with Glumetza and feel hungry/nauseous all the time. There is also a problem with constipation and while the meds might cause diarrhea it seems I am having the opposite problem. I have been taking this medication for three months and now I suppose I am one of the few people who cannot take this type of medicine. I will continue controlling my diet with the plan given to me by the doctor, but I will not continue with this medicine because it is not worth it to me to feel so wrung out all of the time. Knowing that the side effects are what they are will give me additional incentive to stick to a good nutrition plan so hopefully I can avoid problems like this in the future. Read More Read Less

Just started taking glumetza as I was having trouble with another diabetis med. I am experiencing stomach trouble with slight diaarhia so will switch to taking it in the evening. Hoping it will work for me.

I thank my doctor every day for this medication.This has lowered my numbers tremendously, I havent hit over 120 in over a week. I have very minimal gas...no diarrhea, and I work out just fine.

I have been taking this medicine for years... helps me feel better over all but as for having menses, not working for me. I may get one every 4-6 months. I got off of it once and I was miserable. So for now I will continue and work on my diet a little more. Supplimenting with vitamins as well.

been taking this for over a year with no problems. We all should strive to get off all our meds,become healthier and feel better.

BEWARE! felt like I had the flu and had chest pressure that felt like a heart attack, was so anxious that I thought I was going out of my mind! this was on the 7th day of taking it, also had a 5# wt. gain! Never want to feel that way again!

New IDDM, I feel the same as before I took the meds just very bad gas. Blood glucose not changing alot but I have only been on it 4 days.

I had been taking Metformin, which made me feel awful. My dr. switched me to Glumetza and I only had side effects for 2 days. I started my first period in 6 months after only being on Glumetza for 1 week!

GREAT DRUG ...DOES THE JOB...BUT IMPOSSIBLE TO SWALLOW..PILL IS EXTREMELY LARGE

Terrible! Made me feel like crud! I lost my energy, my stomach was always icky and I felt like I was constantly going to throw up. I also felt increased anxiety. I took it for about a month and quit - this was two years ago...I still haven't felt the same since then!!!!!

lactic acid build-up in my body.

Was taking metformin 1000 twice a day, but not the extended release. Had severe diahrrea every single day for 7 or 8 months. Dr. switched me to the timed release pill and I have not had any more diahrrea one single time since I started taking it. I am so happy.