PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for January, 2002: Re: Glucophage XR

Re: Glucophage XR

From: Penhead (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 09:40:15 -0600 (CST)

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Kathy,

The XR is taken once a day as well--usually with dinner. But the way most doctors prescribe it is beginning at one pill for a week then building up to two then up to three per day (1500 mg). I had little gastro side effects when I began using it if I took it in the middle of dinner.

Some people have experienced weight loss with it. I have had some weight loss (around 13-14 lbs) in 3 months without doing anything different other than the Glucophage. But the changes in the way I feel have been incredible.

So good luck!

-- Penhead

At Thu, 24 Jan 2002, Kathy wrote: > >It has been awhile since I have been to this site, so please excuse this >if it has been answered before! > >I have been taking Actos for the last year because I tried Metformin for >a year (working up to 2550mg/day) and it made me so sick. The Actos has >no side effects whatsoever (except that I have gained 20 lbs.), and my >periods are coming every 4-5 weeks. I recently went back to my doctor >for a new prescription of Actos, and he told me about the new Glucophage >XR. He said that the gastral side effects are non-existant with this >new pill. He gave me some samples and asked me to try it. The sample >says that you only have to take one a day (500 mg). Is this enough for >PCOS? Or is it like the other type where you have to take 1500 - 2000mg >to make any difference? And does it help with weight loss? The Actos is >great for convenience - I take one little pill in the morning, and I am >done. I have periods, but the facial hair is still a big problem, and I >can't lose weight. > >Any help would be great! Thanks, Kathy

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