PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for February, 2002: Re: Generic metformin

Re: Generic metformin

From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 23:13:33 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Genie,

I think that the XR and the metformin are different and some people (I think it was in the Samuel Thatcher book) have noted that metformin can be more effective than the XR and XR should only be used if a person has gastric side effects that don't resolve over time. I live in Asia and have tried three diffent brands of metformin... because I was in different countries when I got the prescription filled...and we have two: Metformin and Fornidd available here in Philippines, they all claim on their info sheet to have the same formulation..... and some were definitely cheaper than others.

I haven't personally noticed any difference between the different brands... so can only say - give it a try and see....

-- Sally

At Mon, 11 Feb 2002, Genie wrote: > >My pharmacy has just refilled my prescription for Glucophage with a >newly available generic metformin HCL. Apparently, my physician did not >write DAW on the original prescription, because the generic was not >available last year. I know the generic is cheaper, and that the HMO >has a higher copaymant for the brand name, but is the generic really as >good? Some time ago, I tried the time-release form of Glucophage (XR), >and it did not work as well as the original type taken with meals. This >suggests that even though the chemical formula of the active ingredient >is the same, the details of manufacture might make a difference to the >rate of absorption into the bloodstream. > >-- >Genie >

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