Re: use of metformin in the U.K.
From: Philippa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:21:30 -0600 (CST)
Hello, I'm 22 and from the UK. I've been prescribed 1500mg of Metformin
a day. Do i have to take it at every meal, or can i just have it one
lump dosage as it is a real pain having to remember taking the
medication with me when i go to work and out for dinner!!
Also i have been on Metformin and alow glycemic diet (still getting used
to the diet!) now for 3 weeks, when should i start to see any changes,
i.e with regards to weight loss and hair etc...??
thanks!
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Philippa
At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, donnao wrote:
>
>At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, Lara wrote:
>>
>>I have been suffering from pcos for the past 12 years and it is really
>>frustrating and disappointing that treatment for this condition in the
>>uk is far far behind that in the usa.
>>If u can I would suggest going to the usa to be treated although I know
>>this is not an easy option.
>>UK doctors have only just started metformin on low doses and thats only
>>some of them - they are NOT licensed to give spironolactone nor
>>actos/avandia nor anything else for PCOS
>>All they do is put you on the bcp
>>Have been on this for 12 years
>>If you tell them about something you read on the Internet they don't
>>want to know and just diss you.
>>Its such a shame - I really hope the nhs and medical profession in the
>>uk wake up and treat this disorder seriously instead of just telling you
>>to 'cheer up and lose weight!" but if they will maybe just a joke
>>
>>At Sun, 26 Jan 2003, Sarah wrote:
>>>
>>>At Sat, 25 Jan 2003, sarah wrote:
>>>>
>>>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, sorel wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Hi Krystyna and Jo
>>>>>
>>>>>I've moved to UK from Australia 6 months ago and since then have found
>>>>>it hard to continue my treatment over here. I had a very supportive
>>>>>doctor in Australia who researched PCOS when I was first diagnosed with
>>>>>it over 9 years ago. But since moving to UK I have put on weight,
>>>>>flushes, acne etc and my symptoms are out of control for the first time
>>>>>in 5 years. My local GP in London wanted to put me on anti depressants
>>>>>but I refused saying it wasn't depression but acute PCOS. I asked for
>>>>>Metformin but she said it was still in the trial stages over here. Are
>>>>>you on the trial or actually prescribed? Also have you read the new PCOS
>>>>>book A woman's guide to PCOS?
>>>>>Sorel
>>>>>
>>>>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, jo wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Hello Krystyna,
>>>>>>thank you for your reply, I also live in wales, pembrokeshire. where
>>>>>>are you?
>>>>>>I would be interested to know which doctor you saw privatly and do you
>>>>>>still have to see him privately,as I am going to my G.P next week and
>>>>>>would be willing to pay privately but could not continue this for long
>>>>>>due to cost.
>>>>>>Were you prescribed the metformin initially for the PCOS and weight gain
>>>>>>or for the diabetes? I'm under the impression that they don't prescribe
>>>>>>it for PCOS.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I am very eager to try it but don't think my G.P will agree
>>>>>>Thanks again for your reply, hope to hear from you soon.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>--
>>>>>>JO
>>>>>>hiya jo
>>>>
>>>>where in wales do you live? i have just moved from wales and i was
>>>>seeing a gyne called mr clow at haverfordwest in whithbush hospital who
>>>>prescribed metfomein for me and told my doctor to prescribe it untill
>>>>further nnotice from him. i am just wondering if you are seeing a gynr
>>>>for it?
>>>
>>>Hi there
>>>
>>>I currently am living in the UK and was diagnosed with PCOS about three
>>>years ago, since then my specialist has tried me on a few things
>>>including Metformin. It seems in the uk you might have to be referred
>>>to a specialist gyny before your GP will consider putting you on
>>>Metformin. You dont have to go Private for it as its available from the
>>>NHS. I hope this helps any more questions please say.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Sarah
>>>UK
>>>
>HI i am also in pembrokeshire uk... i am 22 years old and have had pcos
>for 6 years it is such a nighmare i am so obese and i have never
>met anyone else with it.. i have just been given metformin to start to
>help me to loose weight.. i am on my second day so far i am ok..
>fancy given me an email if you are also in wales uk...
>crazychickuk@msn.com or loveit@sheep.fsnet.co.uk
>thankyou
>
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>HI i am also in pembrokeshire uk... i am 22 years old and have had pcos for 6 years it is such a nighmare i am so obese and i have never
>met anyone else with it.. i have just been given metformin to start to help me to loose weight.. i am on my second day so far i am ok..
>fancy given me an email if you are also in wales uk... crazychickuk@msn.com or loveit@sheep.fsnet.co.uk
>thankyou
>
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Philippa
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