PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for April, 2002: Re: PCOS and Metformin Side Effects

Re: PCOS and Metformin Side Effects

From: Victoria (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 15:35:36 -0400

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It might be that you are one of the people who can't tolerate Metformin, or that the Metformin brings down your sugar very low. There are other things you can do, such as Metformin XR, Actos, Avandia, or style of eating/exercise to help keep levels down. If you are having problems, I would discuss this immediately with your doctor, to see what else you can use to help. Lactic acidosis generally happens when someone is dehydrated, or is older, or has kidney problems. You might want to check on http://www.rxlist.com and search for Metformin, which will give you an idea of the specific side effects. Alcohol and Metformin don't mix for everyone. Some people can handle it, some can't.

-- Victoria

> From: naturesvortex@sympatico.ca (Jennifer)

> She cleaned everything up and then prescribed Metformin > (glucophage) to keep the cysts from returning. Since I have been taking > this medication I have not been able to keep any food down. The other > night we went to visit some friends I had one drink and felt horrible. > When I left and was walking down their driveway I vomitted then and > there. I have also been feeling extremely dizzy and disoriented coupled > with an unusual amount of tiredness. My Dr. never told me about the > side effects and in some other messages posted at the forms I have found > that taking Glucophage can cause Lactic Acidosis. Does anyone know > exactly what this is and do you think I may just be overreacting or > should I talk to my Dr. about it? Thanks for all your help! > > Jennifer

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