Replies To: metformin smell

linda says

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:07:37 -0800

this smell made me go and have std test. i thouhght my husband had an affair, but i found out it is the med. if this is the best they can do i would rather do without the meds and suffer

sis123 says

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:33:40 -0800

70 Z 500 gives me stomach and muscles pains. My thighs seems as if they were on fire. I called walmart and they had another brand that seems to work now. I was on 397 at the base

Debbie says

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:15:43 -0800

I also filled Novo Metformin at Costco. Had nausea and headaches. Costco called company & they did replace it with another supplier. It took me 3 days to get back to normal.If you don't feel well do not use.

sundayzombie says

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:15 -0800

The pharmacist from Target told me that Teva bought out the competitor that were producing the 4331 pills. Teva allowed the 4331 surplus to run out then substituted their stinky pills. I'm still having issues with the new ones from Target they smell too but not as bad and they are causing low sugar spikes unlike the 4331. I need to check my wieght I have a bad feeling that these pills are making me gain weight. My doctor might need to increase my dosage for this new brand. Oh and they are affecting my memory too.

Vickie says

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:30:27 -0800

Walgreens began giving me the fishy metformin in August but after a few weeks I felt like it was not working as well as the previous ones were. Then I got the meds from Walmart and no more fishy smell and I've started losing weight again. My blood sugars seemed to be out of whack too, but I'm not sure as I don't have to check them yet. I'm very grateful to hear that others have had issues with this new fishy product. Strangely, the fishy metformin was manufactured by the same company as the ones I was taking previously (I checked with Walgreens today).

Tom Detchemendy says

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:33:39 -0800

My first prescription pills have a 70 imprinted on one sside and the letter Z imprinted on the other. They have no detectible smell. They came from Zydus Pharmaceu. My refill that just arrived has a fishy smell and 397 imprinted. They come fromCaraco Pharm. I get all of my medications from Maxor Pharmacy through my group medical pactice. I'd appreciate any help as I seem to remember reading not to change brands on Metformin.

r says

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:12:30 -0800

I went on this stuff 3 weeks ago. Target generic product stinks bad, even in the bottle. I was in a van with 6 other people 2 weeks ago. I blamed someone else. Now, I think it was me, and I feel quite embarrassed. I have been changing underwear mid-day, and that helps. One small drop of urine has enough stench to wipe out all of Afghanistan. And, much worse than a bad yeast infection. I am going to try drinking more water. If the odor persists, I will give it up, or go to another drug. This smell has got to go!

sundayzombie says

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:04:52 -0800

I finally went to Target and yes they smell bad too even when they used a different manufacturer, but I am no longer feeling the pressure on my chest. Altough I am having this weird sweet taste on my tongue in the middle of the night like I have been sucking on a hard candy with no flavor.
I wish somebody would respond to my earlier questions and this one...after taking the smelly metformin pills did you loose control and were forced to take insulin?

TypeII says

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:00:51 -0800

Manufacturer TEVA said they are aware of the problem and are trying to correct (make the smell better).
Target said there's smell bad too, Jewel/Osco didn't smell as bad.

TypeII says

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:16:28 -0800

I have been taking Metformin for a few yrs. Last month Walgreens changed from 4331/599 to 93/48 and the smell is terrible, also leaves a bad taste for hours. Called Walgreens and Teva, awaiting an answer. I was going to switch to CVS until reading this website, I heard Target has a different supplier. We all need to located a better supplier/store! I think the problem is too new for doctors to know about.