Re: Glucophage dosage Thank you Dr. Sam
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:37:25 +0200
Dear Michele,
I was talking about pregnancy. As metformin decreases the absorption of folic acid and f-a- deficiency is responsible for neural tube defects, addition of f.a. is indicated if you stay on metf. during pg.
Sam
> Dr. Sam,
>
> When you mentioned folic acid, where you talking about the side effects
> of nausea and dizziness that a lot of people post here about, or the
> risk of taking metformin during pregnancy? Also what risks have been
> seen in women who've taken Metformin during pregnancy?
>
> Thanks for the information and your time,
> Michele D.
>
> At Mon, 18 Jun 2001, =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi wrote:
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >Your dr seems to be rushing with your Rx. If you stay on metformin, you
> >will start ovulating on this alone. At least 6 mo waitnig is indicated
> >before starting clomid.
> >Metformin and pg: there is a slight risk in taking metfromin during pg, but
> >it most probably decreases the risk of miscarriage. Adding folic acid to
> >your diet also helps to avoid the side effects of metformin.
> >For your info
> >
> >Sam
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