Re: New to Glucophage..A few questions?!! to Becky
From: Beth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:09:42 -0500 (CDT)
Do most people lose some weight while taking Glucophage? Is it because
it causes your body to process sugars/carbs more efficently? I didn't
know it could cause such a dramatic weight loss (35lbs)!!
Also, what are these GI effects everyone is talking about? Do the
benefits outweigh these negative effects?
Thanks so much for your reply!
--
Beth
At Thu, 24 Apr 2003, Becky wrote:
>
>Ok, I will help you as much as I can!
>1) I started Glucophage in the beginning of November. My first period was on the 13th of February. It was longer than normal (around 7 days). My next period was 45 days later, and my next is soon to come. ( I hope )
>2) I've been told that a low carb diet is best while on Glucophage. If you limit your sugars, you seem to have less of the wonderful GI side effects. I however, have not done this. I've lost 35 pounds since being on the medicine, and continue to eat whatever I want. I think everyones body is different on how it reacts to this medicine. If I were to adhere to a low carb diet, I think my results would be much better.
>3) My thoughts on alcohol is as follows: I drink 2-3 mixed drinks every 3-4 months. My doctor says its ok, but that I need to schedule my blood tests for several weeks after I have had alcohol. It tends to misconscrew your results. Glucophage is VERY hard on your liver and with the added affects of alcohol, you're likely to have problems down the road.
>I hope this helps. If you have additional questions, let me know! And good luck to you!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Beth [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net
>Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 3:07 PM
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
>Subject: New to Glucophage..A few questions?!!
>
>HI all.I have been reading lots of your messages. A few things I still
>don't understand:
>
>1) I have been told I most likely have PCOS and because I want to
>conceive soon (and have irregular periods..2-3 a year only) my doctor
>said she'd try putting me on Glucophage. If it is successful in
>creating a regular period for me..how soon can I expect that?
>
>2) I keep reading people talking about diet and being on Glucophage? Do
>i need to adhere to a special diet? I am not overweight and usually eat
>limited carbs anyway. Does the medicine work better if you are on a
>special diet?
>
>3) There are sooo many back & forth Q&A's on this site about using
>alcohol w/ this medicine. Has there ever been a consensus on whether
>it's okay to have some wine now & then?
>
>Sorry If I sound clueless..but I am new to this all!
>
>Thanks for any help!
>
>--
>Beth
>
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