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Reviewer: Elnora, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have developed severe itching that I think is caused by high doses of metformin @ 1,000 morning and night. I have discontinued usage for a week but itching hasn't stopped. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Reviewer: SUSSEYQ1@AOL.COM, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I TAKE METFORMIN 2 TIMES A DAY, ONCE IN THE MORNING AND ONCE AROUND 7 PM.( I TAKE 1 IN THE AM AND 2 PILLS IN THE PM) MY READINGS ARE ALL OVER THE SCALE FROM 135 TO 267 ALL AT DIFFERENT TIMES, HOW DO I STEADY THESE NUMBERS DOWN TO 120 AND 140
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Reviewer: Momma Pauline, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Have been Type 2 for nearly ten years and have taken metformin for 6 years. A1c ranges between 5.8 & 6.2%. Drug works fine for me along with moderate diet, exercise, and a good sense of humor. But, statistically, I wonder when my good luck will run out, as my toes are getting numb.
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Reviewer: Vrohertson6@cox.net, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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diarrhea
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Reviewer: twinsgranny55912@yahoo.com, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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my diabetes has a blood sugar of 85 for the last five years.
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