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Re: Glucophage w/no nasty side effects???
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 May 2001 08:18:47 -0500 (CDT)
Deb - were you on a low carb diet when you started with the glucophage,
or just eating normally? My OB said I should be more conscious about
limiting carbs, but not to beat myself up over it. Thanks again!
- Jennifer
At Thu, 24 May 2001, Deb wrote:
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>Hi...
>I myself have had no terrible side eefects...Occasionally have a little
>gas, and some diarrhea..nothing traumatic, I can still leave the house,
>without having to rush home. And I have to tell ya, I lost 10 1/2
>pounds in 48 hours, and I am not joking...I don't know if it was water
>weight or what. Anyway, it was the best thing I ever did..Deb
>
>At Thu, 24 May 2001, angela wrote:
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>>The dr's usually start at a low dose and gradually work you mg's up,
>>allowing your body to get use to it..lolol
>>it does get better, just from my own experience. My only advice to you
>>is, don't start taking it before you go on vacation,,horrible camping
>>experience for me when I first started taking it last summer!! lol
>>
>>>I was just diagnosed with PCOS by my OB, and he prescribed Glucophage.
>>>Not knowing anything about the drug, I've been reading the posts and
>>>have been very discouraged by everyone's side effects - has anyone taken
>>>the drug and not experienced the gastro problems? I haven't started
>>>taking it yet, still have more tests before he wants me to start...
>>>
>>>--
>>>Thanks, Jennifer
>>>
>>--
>>angela
>>
>--
>Deb
>
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Thanks, Jennifer
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