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Donna
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>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
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>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
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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
>>>
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>>>Alexandra
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>Alexandra
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