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    yuki_tanaka
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    I started metformin a week ago and my stomach is not happy. 😖 Does the nausea and bloating usually pass?

    Metformin side effects: how long until they settle?

    Tips that help

    Side effect Common tips
    Nausea 🤢 Take with food, ask about slow-release
    Diarrhea 💧 Often improves over weeks
    Bloating 🫧 May reduce after adjustment
    Low appetite 🍽️ Usually temporary

    Questions

  • Take with largest meal
  • Start low and increase slowly
  • Stay hydrated
  • How long did your body take to adjust to metformin? ⏳

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