diabetes med that does not cause loose bowels??? - Diabetes Message Board

twokatss · 08-28-2005, 05:09 PM

Please if you know of a med that does not cause loose bowels---please tell me. Thank-you

Actos did not but took too long to work.

almonkey · 08-28-2005, 05:38 PM

Actos & Avandia are TZDs and used widely to treat Type 2 diabetes. They both take 12 weeks to reach their full effectiveness. They are many time used as a second line therapy. Meaning glucophage (metformin) 1st then a TZD. Metformin is known for gastric side effects. Other types of drugs that block the absorbtion of carbs also are known for the same. Any drug you ingest could cause a gastric side effect. Did your doc say stop taking it? If not, stick w/ the Actos. Your blood sugars will come down. In the meantime just try to stay away from refined carbs.

SandyS · 09-01-2005, 07:57 AM

Hi,

Fiber Fiber Fiber, you have to get more fiber. Try getting some fiber wafers from the drug store. When I was having trouble with this, I was taking 8 wafers a day.

Sandy