PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for July, 2000: Re: Avandia Instead of Met?

Re: Avandia Instead of Met?

From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 08:56:15 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 12 Jul 2000, Kathy wrote: >
>I have been on Met since Oct. 1999. I have had 4 periods since then,
>have lost NO weight, and the hair on my chin is still growing out of
>control. I even tried the max. dose of 2550 mg/day - I was so sick
>every day - I even started vomitting! Needless to say, I am off of the
>stuff, and not anxious to go back to it. I am very upset because I
>drove 4 hours away to see a doctor that I really hoped would help, and
>he has more or less told me that Met is it, and if I can't tolerate it,
>I should go back to my family doctor and see if I can talk him into
>giving me 8mg of Avandia a day. I feel like he is dumping me - again no
>help. I am at a loss. I have a huge doctor bill from him and nothing.
>Sorry to vent, but I know that all of you out there know exactly what I
>am feeling! So, here's my question: Should I try Avandia? I have read on
>the board that there are some of you trying it, but I haven't seen where
>anyone has had results with it. I am looking to straighten out my
>periods, lose about 30 lbs., and slow the hair growth. That's it! But I
>don't want to spend every day sick as a dog, or looking for a bathroom
>every time I leave the house. Let me know if there are any Avandia
>success stories. Also, are there any side effects?
>Thanks so much for being there and helping me to feel that I am not
>alone. Kathy

Kathy, I was on met for about 6 weeks, I am certain that stuff is rat poison! I had never been so sick and I was only taking 500mgs. They switched me to avandia 4mgs/day and it has been 4 months and I have had 3 cycles between 28 and 34 days apart haven't really noticed a difference in weight or all my facial hair but I have hope. I hadn't had a period on my own for about 4 years. Good Luck!

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