PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for December, 2001: Re: Switching to Glucophage XR and weight gain

Re: Switching to Glucophage XR and weight gain

From: Sarah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:16:35 -0600 (CST)

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Dpreston,

I have been on Glucophage XR for pcos since May of this year and it has been working great for me. In fact, not only have I not gained any weight I have lost 40 lbs. (was 235, now 195). This is in conjunction with exercise and diet (Jenny Craig). I swear the medication is really makeing the difference. I was on regular glucophage two years ago and I had lots of stomach/digestive side effects. I think the extended release reduces the side effects. I am taking 2000 mg per day two 500mg tablets twice a day. I have been ovulating normally since taking the med.

Sarah

At Fri, 7 Dec 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi! I generally post to the other site. But I have a med question.
>I was diagnosed with PCOS at the same time I was diagnosed with Type 2
>diabetes, I had gestational diabetes 2 years ago.
>I am now taking Glucophage 500mg 2x a day. On the diabetes board I
>asked about XR, because it would be easier just to take it once a day.
>Someone responded that they gained like 20 pounds almost immediately and
>can't get it off. They also said the other people that her endo treated
>had the same problem and most all of them went back to using the regular
>Glucophage. No one else responded except her.
>Any thoughts? Comments? Experiences? I'd love to hear from others...
>Also, I'm thinking of taking the 500 3x per day since from what I read
>1500mg is the optimal dose. What do you think?
>I haven't really seen any changes with it 2x per day. Except I was able
>to lose about 15 pounds. I've since hit a plateau. Bummer!
>Thanks! You can email me privately.
>dpreston@acadia.net

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