Re: How long should Metformin/Glucophage be taken?
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 20:43:55 +0200
Hi Bernadette,
As PCOS is a metabolic disease, insulin sensitizers should be taken long term. If you have regular cycles and lost weight, probably you could reduce your dose.
For your info
Sam
> Does anyone know how long Glucophage should be taken for? I mean, is it
> supposed to be taken for the rest of our lives, or what?
> I have been on Glucophage for over a year, and with the help of Meridia,
> have lost 45 lbs. I went from 195 to 150. Should I still be taking
> this stuff?
> My periods seem to be regulating themselves, (between 41 and 29 days- 29
> days this month from last period in July.)
> I haven't seen my fertility Dr. in that long a time (1 yr.) and
> although my reg. Dr. is doing the necessary testing every 3 mos to
> make sure my liver is functioning correctly,
> he doesn't know whether I should continue the Glucophage or not.
> I havent made an appt to see the fertility doc because I am no longer
> trying to get pregnant.- Should I go back anyway?
> Suggestions, anyone????
>
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