Diabetes, Type 2
"I was on Meformin for about a month (500mg twice a day).  I was told that it would give me stomach problems and loose stools, but since I have irritable bowel syndrome, that didn&#039;t worry me.  As it turns out, this medicine had the opposite affect.  I had constipation all the time.  Only a good dose of laxatives would help, but even then I had to strain pretty hard to relieve myself.  Finally, my doctor decided to take me off the medication, since my readings were in the mid 80&#039;s.  I&#039;ve been off for about two days and I&#039;m feeling very light-headed.  I&#039;m hoping this will pass soon.  My readings are still good, and the constipation is abating."