Diarrhea is a very common side effect of Gluconorm (metformin), especially during the first few weeks of starting it. To help manage this, please ensure she stays well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, like water or oral rehydration solutions. It is important that she does not stop her medication abruptly. Please contact her doctor to discuss her symptoms; they may suggest adjusting her dose or switching to an extended-release formulation of metformin, which is often much gentler on the stomach. If she develops a fever or severe weakness, seek medical care right away.
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