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Re: from metformin to actos
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:27:49 -0500 (CDT)
I switched to Actos and had some success. I noticed only a small weight
gain - about 10 lbs. - and my periods came back right on schedule
(every 28 days!). But, I have a big problem with facial hair, and it
did nothing for that. I loved not having any side effects - I had a
terrible time with Glucophage. I also love taking 1 pill a day instead
of 3. Hope it helps!
At Sun, 25 Aug 2002, Kathy wrote:
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>I recently (2 months) switched from Glucophage (2000 mg day) to Actos
>(30 mg day). So far I have not had any weight gain or edema. I had
>been on Gluco for about 2 years and was noticing that a lot of my PCOS
>symptoms were coming back, particularly my hair falling out! My hair
>hasn't stopped falling out but it is growing back really quickly and
>coming in curly! I have never had a curly hair on my head in my life.
>
>At Sat, 3 Aug 2002, louise wrote:
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>>Has anyone been on metformin and then changed to actos because it just
>>wasnt having any effect on their pcos? Ive been on metformin for over
>>18months with no effect on the pcos, and am wondering whether to try the
>>actos, however my main concern is the weight gain that is supposed to be
>>one of the main side effects. I really cant afford to gain any more
>>weight, but am wondering if the actos will sort the pcos out and help me
>>loose weight.
>>Would appreciate some advice
>>
>>thanks
>>louise
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