PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2002: Re: Has anyone had really good results on Metformin?

Re: Has anyone had really good results on Metformin?

From: Leona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 07:46:37 -0600 (CST)

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Hi there Elaine

I started on 850mg twice daily although the doctor now wants me to take another 850mg on top of that. When I started the medication you could say I spent quite a lot of time in the bathroom but the side-effects subside over a couple of weeks and it does get better. My energy levels are so much better than what they used to be in the bad old days and as I can do more I don't feel so frustrated and down about the whole situation. I have to say the results took time and I got a bit fed up to start with as I had gastric upset and had to cut down alcohol with no immediate results. I would say it took about 3 months to work for me but then I have a very high level of insulin resistance so I imagine it takes time to work. As soon as I got a period (about 4 months after starting the tablets) I started to lose weight and it has been really dramatic for me. I have to say I cut down alcohol and cut down of refined carbs. I realise some people are Atkins diet fans but I don't think the odd potatoe is going to kill you, it is just moderation. My exercise routine is appauling so I cannot attribute the weight loss to anything other than the Metformin.

I refused to take BCP as I get hypertension on and off and had a bit of an intellectual battle with the gynaecologist over this one as I am a medical researcher by profession and gave him a good argument as to why I didnt want to take it. Having spoken to a UK expert on PCOS she agrees with me that BCP isnt the answer in every case and isnt essential as long as you are prepared to take progesterone tablets now and again to induce a period in case you dont get one naturally. I have lost just over 14 lbs in the last 2 months and I was overweight so I needed to lose it although I didnt find it too distressing. I feel a lot better for it and have faith in the Metformin tablets. I know it doesnt work for everyone but it has improved my quality of life no end.

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Leona

At Sun, 27 Oct 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Dear Leona,
>What dosage did you start at? How long have you been on the 850mg.  twice
>daily? Did you experience the typical side effects, diarrhea and upset
>stomach? You said you feel more energy and are able to focus better, did
>you notice those results right away or did that take time too? (some
>people say they get more fatigued with metformin) How long did it take
>you to get your period on your own? Are you also on the BCP? You were
>able to lose some weight on it, do you have much to lose? Sorry for so
>many questions but trying to learn from others' successes.  Thanks much
>for your help.....
>
>Elaine
>At Fri, 25 Oct 2002, Leona wrote:
>>
>>Hi there
>>
>>I feel a lot better for taking Metformin, more awake and much better
>>with the concentration and it brought my periods back after 2 years
>>without any.  Having said that it does take a while to work, I didnt
>>lose weight at first but gradually it started to come off after a couple
>>of months.  I have been taking it for 6 months (850mg twice a day) and I
>>have lost 14 lbs in the last month without a great deal of lifestyle
>>effort on my part.  I think it is effective as I run out in September
>>and didnt take it for about a week and then I missed a period like the
>>bad old days.
>>
>>My advice is stick with it, it could be that you are not on the right
>>dose and need some blood tests to check if it is working for you.
>>
>>Good Luck!
>>Leona
>>
>>At Wed, 23 Oct 2002, Jodi wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I'm wondering if anyone or how many people have had good results on
>>>Metformin as far as helping with symptoms and weight loss.  I expected
>>>to feel so much "better" and maybe have more energy once I started it,
>>>plus was hoping for some help with weightloss.  I've been on it awhile
>>>and I feel totally the same and no weight loss.  I have a doctors
>>>appointment next week so I was just wondering if anyone at all has had
>>>any good results.
>>>
>>>Thankyou!!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jodi
>>>

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