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Re: Met Side Affects--Help!From: stphanie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 30 Mar 2003 21:53:26 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 24 Mar 2000, Heidi wrote: > >At Thu, 23 Mar 2000, Kelly wrote: >> >>After a lifetime of tests and MDs and 2 years of unsuccessful >>infertility treatments, I'm finally diagnosed with PCOS. >> >>Now my IF/Endo MD has started me on Metformin (500mg). This is my first >>week with the RX and I have had horrific stomach pains, gas pressure >>pains (all the way in my chest) and various other gastric problems. >> >>As with the PCOS, I researched the RX extensively and I know these are >>all common side affects. My questions: >> >>1--How long before they subside? >> >>2--Are there any tricks (ie certain foods to eat or avoid) to lessen the >>gastric problems? >> >>3--What warning signs should I be on the look out for (ie, if the pain > >>gets severe or last more than a week?) before I call my MD? >> >>4--ARe there other alternative RX other than Rezulin, if I cannot >>tolerate? >> >>Thanks. > >I had gas problems too at 500 mg and 1000 mg, but they decreased >although I don't know if they subside altogether. I would try halving >my dose if the problems are real bad and keep at that amount for a week >or two then increase after that. That way your body adjusts to the >dosage. Another cause of gas is eating healthier foods like vegetables, >so don't be surprised if you still have a little gas no matter what. umm...my grandma wants to know if metformin 500mg can make u ichy.can it?
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