PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for January, 2001: Re: Glucophage vs Actos

Re: Glucophage vs Actos

From: Kimberly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:59:06 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Linda,

I have been on Actos for 6 weeks and have great results. I also started on Spiro at the same time in combination with a low carb diet. At my month check up, I had lost 24 lbs and also re-did all my blood tests. The weight loss was great for me, but I was so ecstatic about my lipid panels coming back great. My cholesterol had dropped from 397 to 194, my tri's from 284 to 111 and my LDL had dropped also. My testosterone had dropped. My thyroid was in normal range for the first time in years. I had to laugh at the doctor because I thought he had the wrong test results. I even had the first spontaneous period 11 days after starting on Actos. (this even with stopping BC pills). I cant stress enough about changing my diet and eating patterns though. I know this helped dramatically. Cutting out carbs I thought was going to be a pain..but you know what? I feel so much better now. No more headaches, ups & downs in blood sugar, no more mid-afternoon drag-ass and no more stomach issues. My mother started Glucophage one week before I started Actos. She has had some awful side effects. I know she has lost some weight, but it's because of the horrific bowel problems associated with the medication. That was one point my doctor stated, Actos is the 3rd generation drug for insulin sensitizing. It does not usually have the side effects that Met/Glucophage does. He did say that monitoring liver enzymes and lipid panels was a necessity on Actos. But I dont mind that versus spending excessive time in the ladies room. Let me know if I can give you any more info...Take care, Kimberly

At Fri, 12 Jan 2001, Linda wrote: >
>thanks for the info. My doc has never really done this before (I get
>the feeling), so it's good to know what some other doc's experiences have
>been. Did you have any success (in terms of ovulation) on the gluc?
>

>>----- Original Message -----
>
>From:
>To: Multiple recipients
>of list PCOS-MEDICATION
>
>Sent: 1/12/2001 9:16:36 AM
>
>Subject: Re: Glucophage vs Actos
>
>At Thu, 11 Jan 2001, Linda wrote:
>
> I have been on glucophage since the end of August. I had
>spotting for
>
> exactly 4 days in December and that is IT. I have gradually
>upped my
>
> dosage from 500mg twice a day to 1000mg twice a day. I am
>discouraged
>
> because it seems that it doesn't work for me.
>
> Does anyone think Actos would be better? Have other people taken
>Actos
>
> after glucophage did nothing for them with positive results?
>
> Any information or input is welcome! I see my doc this month and
>I'd
>
> like to take him some "suggestions".
>
> Thanks!
>
>Hi Linda,
>
>I was put on Gluc. in Oct. I just went to a new
>Dr. who switched me
>
>to Actos. I can't really tell you how it has been for me yet
>(only
>
>taken it 3 days) but the Dr. said he has seen better results
>with Actos
>
>than Gluc., esp. for those of us still ttc. He also
>said I should not
>
>have those terrible side affects with Actos, and I only take 1/day not
>3
>
>like the Gluc. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I
>wish you well!
>
>Teresa
>
>--- Linda Duebner
>
>--- duebner@earthlink.net
>

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