PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for November, 2001: Re: Desperately need advice about meds!!!

Re: Desperately need advice about meds!!!

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 02:17:34 -0600 (CST)

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You could try one of the other insulin sensitizers, like Avandia or Actos. Or, go on the Metformin XR version which is supposedly much gentler on the stomach. Either way, it's really important for your health that you try to get your insulin levels to a proper level so you can protect your pancreas and cardiovascular system.

As far as symptoms go, if you're not trying to get pregnant I know many women here have had great success with Aldactone for facial hair and acne, some even have said for weight loss. It helps block the testosterone. Also, although it is expensive (approx. $50/month here in the US) I have heard nothing but good about Vaniqua for facial hair.

The birth control route I could take or leave. I never saw any benefit from it personally, it didn't even induce periods for me regularly. Since it doesn't do anything to make you healthier, if it isn't controlling your symptoms, why bother. I have also heard on these forums (and in a medical journal article from medscape that I can't place at the moment) that there is evidence that birth control pills make your glucose metabolism, and thus your PCOS symptoms, WORSE. No thanks!

At Fri, 9 Nov 2001, Michelle wrote: >
>Okay,..I tried both orthotricyclen and orthocyclen; my hair fell out,
>had increase in abdominal pain, and I had a menstrual cycle everyday
>while taking orthotricyclen. When I took orthocyclen I had a mentrual
>period everyday except the days I was suppose to. Then I was put on Lo
>ovral and I didn't get a menstrual cycle at all. I tried Metformin and
>became greatly ill. I was regurgitating and had severe diarrhea. I
>ended up in the hospital for severe dehydration. Can any one please
>tell me about any medication that actually works porperly or does not
>have any harsh side effects?
>
>Also, I would like to know if anyone is experiencing a loss of appetite.
>I have none at all. I have to make myself eat a meal once a day. And
>when I do eat it is only half of what is on the plate. I am concerned,
>I have never had a great appetite but it is getting to the point where I
>don't feel like eating. I have gone more than 24hrs without eating or
>drinking. What can I do? Any advice?

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Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liaison. Email: sonnet@pcosupport.org

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