Re: Glucophage XR?
From: click (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:24:29 -0500 (CDT)
I can't help you with the fertility problems as I"m only 19 and am
trying NOT to get pregnant, but here's what I know about the meds:
metformin is the generic form of glucophage
glucophage xr is the brand name of glucophage and is coincidently tiem
release- none of the other metformin/glucophages are time release
my expirience:
I started on the generic metformin which is also refered to as
glucophage even when it's not brand name. I had bad stomach cramps,
irregular bowel movements, mood swings.. it was bad. Two months later
I told my doctor I couldn't stand it anymore and he put me on Glucophage
XR. It made a world of difference. Everything came into place, I felt
good, I los tweight without effort, etc.
Some people I guess are very sensitive to WHEN the medicine (metformin)
is taken, so it causes lots of irregularites..the XR time release and
taking it only once a day helped a ton with me..the downside is that
it's more expensive since it's brand name and some insurances won't
cover it but most will accept a petition to cover it at a normal copay
rate--just takes some extra work.
Good luck
At Sat, 9 Aug 2003, Amanda wrote:
>
>I have PCOS and am very overweight. I have been getting electrolysis
>for my facial hair (which is working) and have never had normal
>menstrual cycles (started when I was 15 and am now 31). My sister also
>suffers from PCOS. We are both trying to conceive with the help of
>infertility doctors. Unfortunately we have both found that Clomed does
>not work for us and we are still not ovulating. I was prescribed
>Glucophage but have not been taking it steadily due to the diarrhea.
>After reading more about low-glycemic diets and Glucophage, I am going
>to "suck it up" and take the three pills per day as well as correct my
>diet. However, what is Glucophage XR? Why is one better than the other
>and is Metformin the same or different? Also, my next step in the
>infertility treatment is injections. I don't know much more except the
>Dr. called them "genatatropins" (unsure of spelling). Does anyone have
>any info re. these injections or a website I can research on? Also,
>does anyone know of a terrific fertility clinic/Dr. in the VA/DC area?
>
>Thanks!
>Amanda
>
>At Wed, 29 Jan 2003, carlene wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 28 Jan 2003, Lori wrote:
>>>
>>>Kristan-
>>>
>>>if you can take it, use children's chewable Benadryl. It is 12.5 mg
>>>Benadryl vs the 50 mg in an adult dose, so it doesn't make you sleepy.
>>>Even though everyone knows that it is an anti-histamine, what they don't
>>>advertise heavily is that it works as an anti-emetic, which means that
>>>it stops motion sickness or nausea. I work as a Paramedic/Firefighter
>>>and get horribly car sick (I know, what a job to have with that
>>>condition, huh?). Anyway, my physician sponsor pulled me aside one day
>>>after a really bad bought, which included unloading a patient and
>>>running for the ER bathroom, and gave me that bit of advice. I take it
>>>when the nausea hits or if I haven't eaten or its hot outside and we
>>>start running a lot of calls at once. Sometimes just the smell of a
>>>vehicle will make the nausea start. Anyway, it takes about 15 minutes
>>>from the time I take it for the nausea to fully go away. I also get
>>>migraines and it cuts the nausea/vomiting from those also. Plus, its
>>>chewable and I can carry it in my pocket just in case I need it. I
>>>don't know what your OB/GYN will have to say about using the Benadryl,
>>>but my sister is pregnant and her OB let her take it (adult strength)
>>>for her allergies. Before you try it, ask first. I would hate for you
>>>to have some kind of medical condition that is contra-indicated in the
>>>use of the Benadryl (there's a list of conditions you shouldn't use it
>>>with and it just so happens that pregnancy is one of them). Can't help
>>>you with the mood swings, even if I can relate to them!! Did you start
>>>losing your energy after you started the Atkins diet? I tried that diet
>>>and my energy level hit rock bottom, add carbs and walla, instant energy
>>>- gave my brain some food (sugar)! So, have you talked to your doctor
>>>about the energy loss, cause that shouldn't be happening (according to
>>>the book I read about the diet). You may need to add some carbs back
>>>into the mix to help you out. Are you taking vitamins too? Spirulina
>>>works well for me. Its vitamin A, B12 and K. I've tried lots of
>>>multi-vitamins to help boost my energy level and this one seems to work
>>>best for me. The only down side....its a green food (plants) and it
>>>stinks! Good luck.
>>>
>>>At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, Kristan wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Hi, I am new to this website and PCOS. We are trying to conceive and I
>>>>am on Metphormine for 4 weeks now. I am getting very nauseated and
>>>>horrific mood swings! My husband is great. I am really having trouble
>>>>with the diet--I am doing Atkins per my doctor. I am also a bit of a
>>>>different PCOS patient in that I am very thin. I have lost my appetite
>>>>and energy. And when I do eat I feel sick. Does anyone have some diet
>>>>tips? I am sick of eating meat. I miss eating fruits and some granola
>>>>etc. I am thinking of going to a nutritionist.
>>>>
>>>>Any tips on easing the nausea would be great!
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Kristan
>>>
>>>--
>>>Lori
>>>
>>HI you need to see a nutritionist,some people do great on adkins.
>>however alot of people don't. Ask your dr. if you can switch to
>>glucophage XR it really helped me and others on this site. do it soon
>>take care. Prayers are with you
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