PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for June, 2002: Re: About to start metformin

Re: About to start metformin

From: Fergus (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:03:35 -0700

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From: "Jessica" <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION" <pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com> Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 8:01 PM Subject: About to start metformin

> 1. I thought I read somewhere that you should not take metformin with a
> high carb meal; that it would exacerbate gastro symptoms. Is this true
> or has anyone experienced this?

Hello, Jessica. I apologize for the belated reply, but it doesn't look like you've got one yet. I don't think it's a good idea to a "high carb meal" when you have PCOS irrespective of issues with medication. It's important to balance protein and carbs in every meal, including as snacks. The carbs you do eat should be complex carbs like broccoli, not simple carbs like chocolate.

Some people have found that consuming a lot of carbs, I think particularly simple carbs, with metformin exacerbated side effects. I think some women have NOT found that relationship. It's probably that side effects occur differently in different women.

> 2. Do you find it better to take metformin before, during or after a
> meal?

Some people have said during is best; others have said it doesn't affect them.

> 3. I have a big problem with excess hair and acne. Has anyone noticed
> a lessening of these symptoms after being on the metformin for a while?

My girlfriend has seen a great reduction in the occurence of acne. She doesn't feel that metformin has helped much with hair growth. Your experience might be different.

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