Can metformin still cause diarrhea 7 days after stopping it?

Hello, My doctor prescribed Metformin last week. Goal of 850mg starting with 250mg for a week. A recent result showing fasting blood sugar at 7.1 That same day, I was already banged up for a few days by a virus (cough, pain, headaches, congestion etc..) Since that day, Tuesday January 16th, I have diahrea, several times a day and nausea. I stopped the treatment on Tuesday evening thinking that it was the cause of the diahrrea and nausea 6 days later, I am not better despite stopping the Metformin. I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and I take Imovan daily to sleep (5 mg) Could there still be a link between the Metformin treatment and my symptoms? Thank you

Thank you for your answer. My IBS is of the diahrea type. Constipation I don't really know that

When it comes to food, I have a hard time identifying what would be a "pattern". Hot chocolate, for example, rarely passes. Very spicy foods

I started the pedialyte yesterday so I don't get dehydrated and I'm seeing a doctor this morning. I will get back to you with more details

Thank you very much for your answer

Hello, the doctor had the same opinion as yours, that the medication triggered an acute attack I will see my doctor again about the glucophage and for now, the imodium has done its job.

Thank you for your follow-up and your answers!