I hope you can communicate with your Dr. and discuss this? I've been on Metformin for so long, I can't remember how I was when I first started. But, I definitely have the issue with Diarrhea and cramping. Seems to be almost daily. I've heard of this being an issue with many.
Best wishes. I definitely can relate!

When I used it I stepped up 500mg a week till I was at the full dose. It helped a little but you may want to talk with your doc there could be other issues going on also, IBS or maybe your gallbladder.

I noticed that since I started the metformin I have bathroom issues it happens more if I eat sweets or a large amount of food. I just try to not eat alot of sweets.

i have the same problem. for 8 years now i've been trying to have a successful run of this pill. but it kills my stomach and gives me the runs.

there's a new pill that just came out. its a slow release metformine pill. most insurance doesn't even cover it. i have yet to try it. i will let you know.

i had 2 stop taking metforin a while back it made me throw up all the time and i had the same problems with my tummy and bathroom issues i havent been on any meds for my pcos in a really long time and have found that if i watch my carb and sugar intake i was ok

I started the new Metformin alternative drug- Alpha PLus (i think thats the name) last week. I am lucky that my insurance covers it. The first full day was terrible, but I have done better eating less spicy foods, less diary, and more water. I also take the pill in the middle of my meal and use antacids a lot when needed. For me the biggest prob is total lack of appetite but that may go away soon. I am not sure if the same tips will work with Met. good luck.

im going to get the new one filled today. its called glumetza.

honestly. the dr that gave it to me was a totally rude person. she said its really new. but i question everything out of her mouth. i will never see her again. so just wondering if anybody has taken it?

I started Metformin 3 weeks ago and by next week i will be on my full dose of 850mg twice a day. I am occaisonally getting cramps and needing to go to the loo quickly or cramps which just disapear, i do feel sick sometimes but havent been. I think maybe my symptoms arent too bad because im starting it gradually. The diaroeah is def worse if i eat sugary sweets or fatty foods. im trying not to but i have an eating disorder and sometimes i cant stop myself.

I was on Metformin for 6 months. My frequent bath room visits and stomach pain were unbareable. I went to the doctor about a week ago & since my body couldn't get use to the pill my doctor told me to stop.

I think with any new medication you should try it as long as you can. If you feel that you can't do it anymore STOP & call your doctor.

i posted a new thread about glumetza. its a slow release metformin pill. im so sensitive to medication, i had to start out on the regular metformin at 125mg once a day. believe it or not, i couldn't get past that. it was too painful to my stomach...etc.

this new pill glumetza, i've been on for 2 days now. no pains in my stomach. haven't had the runs yet. i woke up feeling great this morning but started feeling a litle nauseas but i think it was from the coffee. and that's a 500mg pill. so that's darn good.

it also turns me off to sugars. i think about sweets and i feel ill...thats also good. lol.

so just wanted to update you on that, maybe its something you can try. the "sample" starter pack is actually a card i got for 6 months of FREE refills.

I had that problem too.Iam on 1500mg of it a day and it really sucks. I found that if I take it at night the cramping isn't as bad.Andmy DR says that the diarrhea is just a part of it. Good luck!! Hope you feel better!