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Re: Met Side Affects--Help! From: Heidi (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:27:52 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: aud: "doctor on or near cape cod" Previous message: Heidi: "Been on glucophage for one month" In reply to: Kelly: "Met Side Affects--Help!" At Thu, 23 Mar 2000, Kelly wrote: > >After a lifetime of tests and MDs and 2 years of unsuccessful >infertility treatments, I'm finally diagnosed with PCOS. > >Now my IF/Endo MD has started me on Metformin (500mg). This is my first >week with the RX and I have had horrific stomach pains, gas pressure >pains (all the way in my chest) and various other gastric problems. > >As with the PCOS, I researched the RX extensively and I know these are >all common side affects. My questions: > >1--How long before they subside? > >2--Are there any tricks (ie certain foods to eat or avoid) to lessen the >gastric problems? > >3--What warning signs should I be on the look out for (ie, if the pain >gets severe or last more than a week?) before I call my MD? > >4--ARe there other alternative RX other than Rezulin, if I cannot >tolerate? > >Thanks. I had gas problems too at 500 mg and 1000 mg, but they decreased although I don't know if they subside altogether. I would try halving my dose if the problems are real bad and keep at that amount for a week or two then increase after that. That way your body adjusts to the dosage. Another cause of gas is eating healthier foods like vegetables, so don't be surprised if you still have a little gas no matter what. Next message: aud: "doctor on or near cape cod" Previous message: Heidi: "Been on glucophage for one month" In reply to: Kelly: "Met Side Affects--Help!"

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