PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2000: Re: Gluophage, How do I tell if it's working??

Re: Gluophage, How do I tell if it's working??

From: jeri (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 01 Oct 2000 20:39:44 GMT

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>From: "Cyrilla" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Subject: Re: Gluophage, How do I tell if it's working??
>Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 14:41:51 -0500
>
>I've been on met (glucophage) for almost four months. In that time, I've
>had two periods (after having just two in the previous 19 months), they are
>more "complete" periods too. I feel great now that the initial symptoms
>have gone (it took just a few weeks), my chronic rash on the upper arms is
>much less, and I am trying to determine now whether or not it has helped
>with the facial hair. Part of the problem with the facial hair, is that
>since I've made the connection between it and the PCO, I've been much more
>aggressive about plucking, so I can't really tell how successful the met
>has
>been on that front. I'm going back to my RE at the end of October for a
>follow up and to evaluate how its going. So far, othe than the
>inconvenience of taking met three times a day (500mg three times a day), I
>am happy with it. Haven't lost weight, but I know why, my food choices
>haven't been the best lately.
>
>Cyrilla

>>----- Original Message -----
>From: JC <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 10:15 AM
>Subject: Re: Gluophage, How do I tell if it's working??
>
> > dear jenn,
> > when i started metformin i experiece some sudden diarhea, carry
>immodium
>it
> > stops that, some fatigue, take naps and schedule at bedtime, a little
> > nausea, take zantac, all of this subsided after my body got used to
> > metformin, this drug has great possibilities to help your pcos
>suffering,
>if
> > you can put up with side affects it is worth it..... hang in there.....
>give
> > Met. a chance, its not all that bad, everyone responds
> > diferently........connie j.

>> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <EVETIL@AOL.COM>
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION"
> > <pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 4:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: Gluophage, How do I tell if it's working??
> >
> > > At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, anonymous wrote:
> > > >
> > > >I was hoping you could shed some light on what to expect. I was
> > > >prescribed Glucophage today and I am nervous to start it. I know to
> > > >expect an upset stomach and maybe diahrrea....anything else???
> > > >
> > > >Thanks! Jenn
> > > >
> > > YOU CAN EXPECT THE WORST STOMACH PAIN YOU HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED.
> > > DIAHRREA WAS A CONSTANT THING. IF I LOST ANY WEIGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I
> > > HAD THE RUNS CONSTANTLY.
> > >
> >Jenn,

I have been on 1500 mg for about a month and the stomach problems have gotten better. I still go frequently, but don't let yourself be under the umbrella of all symptoms that others have. I have not had nausea, but I have been alittle tired. I am getting ready to go back on carb addicts diet, but I have been eating everything I want lately and have lost about a pound a week?!? Just lucky, but I know that won't last. I feel different - my skin is smoother and I notice little things about myself that seem better on glucophage. I just started spironolactone this week, and it has helped the runs, it can cause constipation, so the two together have made me "normal" in the potty department. Good luck with it, I don't feel bad enough to stop using it. I am sorry that some people could not tolerate it but don't let the above message scare you - you have to try it and decide if the good outweighs the bad for you. Jeri > >
>

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