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Re: Success on low-dose Met
From: Leigh (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:26:27 -0500 (CDT)
Kim,
Thank you for your response to my question. I feel like quite the
guinea pig having tried 1700 mgs of Glucophage, then trying Actos, now
experimenting with Glucophage again. I am not as interested in it for
fertility reasons either since my husband and I are in the process of
adopting two siblings. I plan to continue with 500 mgs for another
month or so then meet with my RE to discuss my options - again. I have
a feeling he will keep me on 500 mgs if I request it. If you come
across any information about the effectiveness or support for lower
doses of Glucophage, I would be interested. Thanks again.
At Wed, 4 Oct 2000, Kim wrote:
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>My doctor felt that 500 mg would be a good dose for me based on input
>from doctors at a leading teaching hospital. She offered it to me to
>try. I also have a RE that I have done a few research studies with, the
>most recent in July. I am awaiting the results of these tests and then
>will meet with the RE. If it is recommended that my dose be increased,
>then she will tell my obgyn. They seem to work well together.
>I have about 90 lbs to lose. I haven't seen any major changes yet, just
>glad not to have GI symptoms. I am a different pcos'er because I have
>had a recent hysterectomy, so periods and fertility is no longer an
>issue. My biggest concern is to lose some of this excess weight and
>help prevent heart disease and diabetes. I'm still trying to tweek my
>diet.
>Actually I have no idea if met is working or not, I'm just taking a wait
>and see attitude.
>
>Kim
>At Wed, 4 Oct 2000, Leigh wrote:
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>>At Thu, 21 Sep 2000, Kim wrote:
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>>>My doctor has prescribed 500mg of met once a day. I have had no side
>>>effects at all. I have been on this dosage now for 2 weeks. Just
>>>wondering if any of you have seen good results on a low dose and how
>>>long it took to see it? My doc feels that this is the right dose for me.
>>>Thanks, Kim
>>
>>Kim,
>>I just read this post regarding your prescription of a lower dose of
>>Metformin. I am wondering why your doctor said it was right for you.
>>Was it based on your blood test results? Was it based on you weight? I
>>am experimenting with taking only 500 mg per day due to the negative GI
>>problems I have with taking higher doses. Since I am a "lean" pcoser, I
>>wonder if I don't need the higher dose of Metformin to make it work for
>>me. I feel a positive effect on only 500 mgs, but I don't know how to
>>tell if it is working at the lower dose. I would love to hear from you.
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