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Re: Dear Donna--GlucophageFrom: belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 16 Mar 2000 14:11:51 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 14 Mar 2000, Donna wrote: > >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 > Dear Donna, hello :O) i have been on glucophage for a little over 2 weeks with good results... stand forewarned, however, if you do not take it with food! yr stomach WILL be upset :O( the glucophage shouldn't cause a hypoglycemic reaction- it is supposed to make yr insulin work better by getting to yr cells properly instead of staying in the bloodstream then passing out through yr urine... maybe yr not eating enough food with it? i know that i have had to work on my eating habits since met therapy! and i have a hard time eating as it is- the met at first reduced my appetite... i am increasing soon to 1000 mg from 500 mg and will see what happens.. i hope that you are well! love, belle
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