PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for April, 2001: Re: Metformin question for Dr. Sam

Re: Metformin question for Dr. Sam

From: Donna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 20:54:04 -0500 (CDT)

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Alexandra, Yes I had to have a liver enzyme test done before I could take the Avandia. Are you trying to have a baby or just get the PCOS under control? I took Met and Clomid last year and did not ovulate. On the Avandia and Clomid I have ovulated 2 months in a row. Hope this helps.

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Donna

>
>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?
>
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>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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