Re: vised: PCOS & Metformin Side Effects Without Alcohol
From: Nikki (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 10:00:18 -0500 (CDT)
Hello,
I have been taking glucophage for 2 weeks now and I have noticed that I
too am upset to my stomach. That is the only side effect that I have
noticed. I read that someone suggesting eliminated sweets and cut down
general carbs. I sure would like to chat with someone that is taking
this med. and have done this. Before taking this medication I am tired
all the time and have no motivation. I haven't been on the medication
long but I was in hope of feeling better (more engery) I haven't gotten
that yet. Has anyone else felt like this before taking med. and felt
better after taking it. Please feel free to email me at
nikkiw@psd.k12.co.us it would be nice to chat with someone that is
taking this medication too.
At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Jennifer wrote:
>
>I will have to thank you again for responding and my answer to your
>question regarding my lack of typing mistakes is simply this is what I
>do for a living so it comes second nature to me. I can type about
>eighty words a minute blindfolded without errors therefore this is
>child's play to me. I don't think I'm exaggerating any of the symptoms
>and as a matter of fact, I know that I am not. My only mistake may be
>in trying to figure out what is the matter with me and I should not jump
>to any conclusions. I will be seeing my Dr. tomorrow and I am certain
>he will help. Thanks Again.
>Jennifer
>
>At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Fergus wrote:
>>
>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Jennifer" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION"
>><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 2:15 PM
>>Subject: Revised: PCOS & Metformin Side Effects Without Alcohol
>>
>>> I am constantly dizzy, I can't look people in the eyes when I
>>> speak to them, I feel nauseated and can hardly eat. I spoke with my
>>> fertility specialist yesterday and she told me that instead of taking
>>> the whole pill at once to break it into quarters and take a quarter
>>> three times daily. I haven't taken any since Sunday and I still feel
>>> horrible. Do you think I should visit my family physician and have him
>>> look into this or I am just worrying for no reason?
>>
>>You certainly aren't worrying about nothing. What you describe sounds very
>>unpleasant, so it's understandable that you would be uncomfortable or even
>>worried. By all means, see your doctor. Since you've stopped taking
>>Glucophage, maybe you should stay off it until you see your doctor or you
>>note an improvement. It's not impossible that something else is causing
>>these symptoms.
>>
>>If you literally can't look people in the eyes when you speak to them, I am
>>impressed by your ability to type out a message without a single unintended
>>key stroke. Are you exaggerating the symptoms? I'm not trying to criticize
>>or embarrass you, just to get a more accurate view of what you're
>>experiencing.
>>
>>Some people have said that what you eat while on Glucophage can significant
>>affect your reaction to the drug. What is your diet? Have you eliminated
>>sweets and cut down general carbs?
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