PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for August, 2000: Re: When will I notice a difference? (Glucophage)

Re: When will I notice a difference? (Glucophage)

From: Tammy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:18:00 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Aug 2000, Cyrilla wrote: >
>It took me seven weeks to have a period on glucphage (yeah!). Without being
>able to put my finger on it, I feel pretty good now. I've been on it just
>under three months, and the GI problems are gone. I do feel that I need a
>little more sleep than I used to, but that could be my three kids!!!
>
>My doctor said that I should come back after five months on the medication,
>and that I should see some lessoning of the excess hair on the centerline of
>my body and some weight loss by then, or we would consider adding other
>measures at that time.
>
>> I have been on Glucophage for a week and I was curious as to others'
>> experience with it. I have already figured out how long it took me to
>> have the GI stuff, unfortunately, but I'm curious about the good
>> effects, particularly weight loss. I know everyone is different, I'm
>> just wondering how long I should reasonably expect to wait (or
>> weight...LOL). My doctor said a month or so, but he's never been on it,
>> nor is he a woman struggling with weight & PCOS.
>>
>> Thanks for your input,
>> Dina
>>

I have been on glucophage for about 3 weeks now I guess I am one of the fortunate ones I have already lost 10 lbs. I am also following ( or at least trying very hard to follow)a low carb diet. As for side effects I have found that I don't get nausea but instead get diarrhea. I have been told this eventually goes away does anyone have experience in how long eventually is? I think I would rather trade up to the nausea. I noticed the fatigue was gone with in a week. And I have so much more energy now. My only problem has been getting in the habit of taking medicine on a daily basis and with meals. I have always been the person who ate dinner and nothing else. This whole breakfast and lunch idea is new to me. If anyone has any ideas on how to get into a routine and stay with it or on that nasty side effect I would love to hear them. Thanks

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Tammy

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