PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for May, 2001: Re: Glucophage/metformin

Re: Glucophage/metformin

From: AdoptASAP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 11:04:33 -0500 (CDT)

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Couple of things that concern me. He has not properly tested you. If you have cysts, Gluc/Met can irritate them more. Gluc is ONLY for IR. Gluc is a Diabetics drug and is a strong drug. Another thing is, the starting dose is supposed to be 500 a day for the first week. 1000 mg the second week etc until desired dose. The 3x500 per day is common amoung those that take it but again, needs to be graduated to that point. Your doctor, IN MY OPINION, seems to be taking risks on YOUR behalf. If you don't feel comfortable taking it, listen to your gutt.

Lastly somethign to watch for: on my second week my teeth and gums began to hurt and bleed. It was a sign of liver detioration. It took me 6 months to get my levels back up. I can not take Gluc. I am the "under 1%" that this has happened to. So just be careful.

At Thu, 31 May 2001, Valerie wrote: >
>Hi y'all,
>
>I am new to this board but have a question. I was diagnosed 10 years
>ago with PCOS and have had years of infertility. I am not overweight,
>do not have facial hair, but do have acne and very irregular,
>non-ovulatory periods. My GYN prescribed 850/once a day of Glucophage
>yesterday. He did not do blood work to see if I am insulin resistant
>but said to try it and will check for ovulation with an ovulation kit
>and/or progesterone level on day 21. My questions are: is this a normal
>level to start on (it seems that 500/3 times a day is more common) and
>should I have blood work done before I start the meds. I am supposed to
>start them today but I am feeling unsure. We would love to get
>pregnant. Any advice would be great.
>
>Thanks, Kvm27

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