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Re: Metformin question for Dr. Sam

From: Donna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:50:54 -0500 (CDT)

Alexandra, Have you asked your Dr about Avandia or Actos? They are also helpful. I also could not take Metformin because it gave me headaches. I have been on Avandia for about 6 weeks and I have had no side effects at all. Hope this helps. Donna

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>I took Metformin for 3 months but had to stop because I could not
>tolerate the side effects at any dosage, which included extreme stomach
>aches, diarrhea and nausea. My liver enzymes also started to elevate
>(enzymes were normal before Metformin). My doctor told me that it will
>be about 2 years before something new will come on the market that I can
>try. I am currently on BCP's. I am borderline IR. Any suggestions?
>Thank you. Alexandra
>
>--
>Alexandra
>

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