A few tips about taking metformin:

1) Try the XR instead of the regular - it is a bit easier on the stomach.
2) Ease into it. If you full dosage is supposed to be 1500, start out taking 500 for a week. If it is making you sick, stay at that dosage until you adjust, then up it to 1000 for a week - same approach.

My doctor had me start off for 2 weeks at each dosage level - I really didn't have any issues, so I'm guessing that helped a lot. Also, if you can stick it out, the side effects go away. So, don't be afraid to take your time getting up to full dosage!

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