Does Metformin help with digestion?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 29% of 7 people who reported on Metformin for digestion say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 71% say it got worse.
Digestion: what users report
29%better7 reports · few reports
2 better0 no change5 worse
What people say about Metformin and digestion
“Personally, I used metformin for 2 years, though I stopped for a multitude of reasons.”
“Terrible side effects for me stomach wise and didnt particularly impact my blood sugar either...A1c went from 5.9 to 5.6 on metformin.”
“I had brutal diarreah and stomach aches for weeks and then I stopped it. Can't handle it.”
“My ex used to take it (PCOS). It fucked her stomach up pretty badly so she stopped after a while.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong1,367 meta-analyses · 3,450 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at digestion. See all research on Metformin.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 14diarrhea 13b12 depletion 3nausea 3dry eye 2
What else is Metformin used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count