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Re: Glucophage
From: TracyP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 20:44:18 -0600 (CST)
Hi Sandy,
The Metformin is doing most of it but I am using a product that I bought
over the counter at Walmart. It was recommended by some women that are
in another support forum online. It is called "Surgi Hair-Stop" it is
made by Ardell. It is in the beauty section by the Nair and hair
removers. It is working great for me along with the Metformin. The
Hair-Stop is for legs and body and it says on the box to not use on the
face but I have been using it along with lots of other women and none of
us have had a problem. And I have very sensitive skin. Well I hope you
can find it and I hope it works great for you too!!!
God Bless,
TracyP
At Wed, 15 Mar 2000, Sandy wrote:
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>Hi Tracy,
>
>I was wondering what medication you are taking for the facial hair?
>
>--
>Sandy
>
>At Wed, 15 Mar 2000, TracyP wrote:
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>>Hi Donna,
>>I am currently on Metformin as treatment for my pcos. I am not insulin
>>resistant. Glucophage will not take (or is supposed to not)take your
>>insulin levels or your glucose levels beyond normal levels. It is great
>>that you are on a low carb plan (I hate the word Diet).I have been on
>>low carb since the first of the year and I started Met (glucophage) on
>>January 13th. I started out on 500mgs/day and then upped my dose 500mgs
>>a week and now I am on 2500mgs a day. That is where I will stay for now
>>until doc tells me otherwise. I have lost a total of 20 pounds since
>>Metformin, energy levels are up and I actually feel like exercising
>>now!!! Depression is going away as I get more active. Acne is gone
>>completely, and facial hair is thinning (using other stuff for that
>>also). I hope this helped a bit.. There are lots of women that are not
>>insulin resistant and using Met!!!
>>Good Luck and God Bless,
>>TracyP
>>
>>At Tue, 14 Mar 2000, Donna wrote:
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>>>Hi, I was wondering if glucophage is good for anyone with pcos, or is it
>>>just for those who are also insuline resistant? I am not sure I am
>>>insulin resistant...and my Dr. was going to put me on it, then called
>>>and told me not to take it...I had already taken one and had
>>>hypoglycemic reaction to it...(I am assuming that is what I
>>>experienced)..I want to loose weight so bad..oh and I am following a low
>>>carb/no sugar diet plan... Thank you
>>>
>>>--
>>>Donna
>>>
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