I am having a terrible problem with loose bowels. I will be in a store or even at home and all of a sudden I have to go. Some times I can not even make to the toilet 5 feet away without an accident. I have regular movements that are formed and this can happen at any time. They also are very smelly too. UGH!!!!
Any suggestions as to what this can be.

I Take 500 mg Metformin twice a day. Somedays the bowel problem does not happen and some days it does. So I was thinking it could not be the Metformin. HHHMMMM

Can this be what is called irritable bowel syndrome?

If I am not mistaken, Metformin can cause diarrhea. Do an internet search on this. Did this begin after you started taking the Metformin? I am currently taking Avandia. My doctor wanted to put me on MEtformin but becauce I have a history of bowel disorders and diarrhea, I refused and am sticking with the Avandia to control my blood sugar. I am not sure if you even have that option.

If I were you, I would talk to your doctor about what is happening to you and its possible conection to Metformin. He may be able to give you some pretty good advice or even change your meds if this side effect is due to Metformin and does not subside.

Good luck!