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Re: glocophage side effects
From: jeri (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 06 Sep 2000 01:17:43 GMT
Sally,
You sound like my twin! I started on glucophage about three weeks ago and
am starting 1500mg tomorrow. I hope I get the results you are seeing so
quickly. I have noticed that my clothes fit alittle better in the waist,
but the scales are not my friend just yet. Let me know about the hair
thing, I am right there with you!
Jeri Smith
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Monica)
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Subject: Re: glocophage side effects
>Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:39:09 -0500
>
>Sally,
>I'm glad you're seeing results. I, too, have finally begun to lose some
>weight. It's slow going but at least it's going! Good luck to you!
>:)Monica
>
>At Tue, 5 Sep 2000, Sally wrote:
> >
> >At Sun, 3 Sep 2000, Lory wrote:
> >>
> >>I'm am now up to 1500mg of Glucophage a day 500 3 times a day) and I've
> >>noticed diarrhea as well. Not too much nausea, and I haven't noticed
> >>any difference in hair/weight loss, but I've only been on the stuff for
> >>3 weeks.
> >>
> >>Lory
> >>
> >I began taking glucophage on August 9. My doctor started me with 500mg
> >once a day and has slowly increased it to my present dosage of 2000mg
> >(1000mg 2x daily).I am beginning to see a change in my weight even after
> >that time. I am one who has never been able to lose weight. I MEAN
> >NEVER. Any time I have tried changes in my diet before I usually ended
> >up gaining weight no matter how little or what I ate. I know this isn't
> >much to most but during the past week I have lost 3 pounds. That is a
> >major accomplishment for an obese woman who in the past has had NO
> >success with anything. My doctor said that I would notice a shifting in
> >my weight before I noticed any lose of actual pounds. I have noticed
> >some clothes being looser in places that before were tight. I also have
> >noticed my face is a bit thinner. I am thrilled so far. I haven't
> >noticed any difference in my hair yet (I have lost lots of hair on the
> >top of my head and have excessive hair else where.) My doctor told me
> >that I might take as long as 10-12 months on the hair problems because
> >of natural life span of hair folicles.
> >
> >I am so thankful that I now at least have hope.
> >
> >I am praying for all of you and I hope you will pray for me
> >too.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Sally
>
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