PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for March, 2003: Re: Alcohol and Glucophage

Re: Alcohol and Glucophage

From: carlene (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 19:14:29 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 25 Mar 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes and was prescribed
>Metoformin (glucophage) to control his diabetes. He enjoys drinking at
>football games and on weekends if we go out (usually 5 or more beers).
>The doctor told him to limit his drinking to a couple beers because of
>the effects it has on Metoformin. My husband thinks that if he skips
>his doses of medicine on the days he watches football or goes out, then
>he won't have any problems. Is this a type of medicine that you can
>skip doses like that? I agree with the doctor that he needs to cut back
>his drinking, but my husband won't listen and I am worried about his
>health.

Your husband could end up with high sugars from the beer and no med Then later he could crash (low blood sugar).Right on my bottle is a warning not to drink while taking this med.Do a search on Met on the web show to husband,he isn't taking this very seriosly. Diabetes isn't a forgiving disease,you either take care of yourself or there is serious complications.Nerve damage is a very painful misery to live with, no legs or feet is a real bummer. Kidney failure is a slow totaly draining death. I hope your hubby wakes up soon. For now you need to read up so you can support him,but accept he is the one who has to make the choices.Stay strong

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