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Re: just started Glucophage
From: Ruth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 22:56:23 -0600 (CST)
Hello! The Glucophage helped my acne and the facial hair a lot. I only
wish I had this back when I was a teenager! Good luck to you both! Ruth
;-)
At Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Vicky wrote:
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>Your on the same meds as I am :0) hopefully I will start to see some
>weight come off. I'm on 500mg a day, a very low dosage so far so good,
>no reactions to it. The BC pills I hope will stop me from having LONG
>periods and erratic ones and the Stiro I hope stops all the body hair!
>Good luck
>
>--
>Vicky
>
>At Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Heidi wrote:
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>>Hi. I started on Glucophage two weeks ago. I have lost four pounds
>>since I started on the med w/out exercising. I am currently also on
>>spironalactone and Ortho-tricyclene. I started on the ortho because the
>>spiro was not controlling my really bad acne. Immediately after
>>starting on the ortho, my acne diappeared. However, now that I have
>>started on Gluc, I don't want to stay on the ortho becuz I want to see
>>if my cycles will get regular on their own. Can somebody tell me if the
>>gluc helps with acne? I've been enjoying my clear skin for the first
>>time in ten years and don't want to go back. Also, how long before
>>major weight loss happens? Or is it just a slow and steady weight loss?
>>I've already dropped a few pounds without making any lifestyle changes.
>>Thanks
>
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