Metformin 2009-06-03 Person 4 5 0

I was prescribed this having previously used only low dose gliclazide to control my condition (maturity onset diabetes of youth - MODY). When my HbA1C started to climb a little, the doctor suggested I switch to this. Originally the side effects were awful - I felt sick literally constantly, particularly just after taking it. However, taking it just after food lessened this, and I now don't feel sick at all, unless I miss a few days' doses, then it starts to kick in again for a few days. The info with this drug says not to drink on it - probably shouldn't say this but I haven't had any problems, EXCEPT that at first I got a LOT more drunk a LOT more quickly than before! Again, this wears off after a few weeks but it's worth being careful with - the first time it happened I thought my drink had been spiked! Overall though, gives me good control of my condition and once you're through the first few weeks it's really easy to take.