Guide To The Side Effects Of Metformin

Gas

Patients taking metformin often report an increase in gas (flatulence). To help manage this side effect, doctors suggest that patients consider making dietary modifications. It is particularly beneficial to avoid spicy foods since these tend to excite digestive acids and may cause gas to be expelled throughout the digestive system. Yogurt containing probiotics or active cultures may help to regulate digestion, and some individuals choose to add active probiotic supplements to their diets for this purpose. Reducing intake of fats is suggested to prevent the patient's rate of digestion from slowing. High-fat meals are digested slowly, and this allows gas to build up in the empty spaces of the digestive system. Over-the-counter medicines such as simethicone can help reduce gas, and ginger is beneficial for some patients. If gas is bothersome or persistent, the patient should speak to their doctor about prescription adjustments that could reduce this side effect.

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