@archer8119 We have had discussions about Metformin in our Connect Community, here is the website where you can read about it,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-day-on-metformin/?pg=1#comment-62367. As you can see, people have different views on their experience with Metformin. Are you currently taking this medication? Have you talked with your doctor regarding your concerns? Teresa

Yes I have been taking metformin for about 4 years now.

@archer8119 Since you have been taking the med for 4 years now, it would be good to talk to your treating physician about your concern. Have you ever talked with your doctor about your concern regarding health problems from the med? Teresa

Yes but he doesn't Seem to care .
He did change me to a slow release Metformin.

Ive been on metformin for a few years and lately I've been reading on the web that it isn't good for you. Wonder how reliable that is? 

Not really. He thinks i read too much but i dont care i ask anyway

That's what I read to . That's what my concern is .

Hi @archer8119,

I'd like to invite @pdilly @minda77 @gman007 @karlson @cdbc @farmerttt to share their experiences with Metformin, too.

When diagnosed with type 2 I was prescribed metformin. I think that's pretty standard to begin with because it's worked well for lots of people. But not for me. I broke out in hives. So when those went away my doc prescribed januvia 100mg a day. That has worked very well for me. The only side effect I had was a metallic taste in my mouth for several months. I don't have that anymore.

Thank you so much for your timely response, @pdilly.