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Re: Metformin question for Dr. Sam

From: Alexandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 20:18:57 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 26 Apr 2001, Donna wrote: >
>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
>

Donna, Thanks for your information, it was very helpful. Since my liver enzymes were elevated with Metformin, I'm concerned about other IR medication. Did you have to do bloodwork before taking Avandia?

--
Alexandra

>> >>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 >>

--
Alexandra



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