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Thanks for the replies...From: anonymous@obgyn.netWed, 25 Apr 2001 21:04:48 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 25 Apr 2001, Sue wrote: > >>I am on glucophage and having flu like symptoms.< > >L.A. is much more than flu symptoms--and it's not out of the realm of >possibility to get the flu after the traditional flu season. > >L.A. manifests itself in severe muscle aches (remember the aching in >your legs after running a long distance?--that was the build up of >lactic acid in your muscles), shortness of breath (severe!!), and a slow >heartbeat--abnormally slow. Lactic acid is normally excreted through >your lungs and kidneys; if you're not eliminating well or breathing well >(simultaneously), go see your dr. immediately. > >I've had L.A. and survived--just be aware that it is VERY RARE and will >most often manifest itself after an increase in glucophage (within 2 >weeks of the new dosage). My Dr isn't testing me for anything, and when I asked him about the risk of LA he pretty much dismissed it as nothing for me to worry about, but I do worry about it, risk of death is a pretty serious side effect to me! I'm also on aldactone which I understand increases the risk. I'm really thinking of quitting the glucophage. Thanks for the response, my Dr didn't even tell me what symptoms to watch for.
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