Re: Side-effects of Glucophase
From: Hope (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 01:52:08 -0500 (CDT)
At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Fergus wrote:
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Soma" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION"
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 6:01 AM
>Subject: Side-effects of Glucophase
>I have been taken 500mg 4 times a day. I had horrible gastro troubles until I cut out all the sugar from my diet and reduced the fats. It was a dietary adjustment, but well worth it!! I've noticed that with the sugar and fats the side effects come back. I know that this suggestion is purely anecdotal, but it's worth a try. Glucophage's side effects could seem pretty severe to me. I was surprised how much the change in diet helped. I hope it helps you.
Best wishes,
Hope
>> I have seen the previous messages on this topic but could not get a
>> clear answer to my questions. I am on glucophase 500mg X 3 a day. I am
>> having side-effects like nausea, metallic taste and abdominal disorders.
>> How to cope up with them?
>
>I wish there was an easy answer, Soma, but I don't think there is. The best
>advice is probably (a) to always take Glucophage with a meal, (b) to eat an
>appropriate diet that balances complex carbs and protein, and (c) to stick
>with it. The side effects should pass once your body adjusts to the drug.
>
>If the side effects are really bad, you might want to consider switching to
>Glucophage XR, the time-release version of Glucophage. Some people have
>reported a lower incidence of side effects on it.
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