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Re: Hairloss
From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 09:34:50 -0500 (CDT)
Regarding hairloss, I totally agree with Melanie that the Glucophage is
causing it. I have had exactly the same experience. Furthermore, I
have been on this medication for 6 months, and only ovulated normally
for the first month. I am not seeing any other positive side effects at
all, only negative ones, with the hairloss one being the absolute worse.
I do not think I can stand it much longer, and will probably quit the
Glucophage soon. Also, another weird thing is that I was doing fine on
a high-protein diet before the medication, and since I've been on it I
can hardly stomach protein foods now, so it is almost like the
medication is undermining my nutrition that way.
At Thu, 25 Apr 2002, tera wrote:
>
>Hi!
>
>Glucophage has helped many out in the hair loss department. It works
>differently with every woman since every woman with PCOS has a different
>hormone mix. Glucophage is not an anti-androgen so it may not give you
>all of the results that an anti-androgen might (they can help with
>excess body and facial hair and can help with head hair loss) but it may
>help with some hair difficulties by getting your insulin under control.
>
>My guess is that the Glucophage is NOT the problem. My guess is that
>your PCOS is simply progressing. Yes, your insulin is probably being
>helped by the Glucophage thus helping your PCOS at the source but
>Glucophage is not a PCOS cure and not all of your symptoms will go away
>or stop progressing simply because you are taking it. Take me for
>instance -- Glucophage is helping me since I am now able to get normal
>monthly periods after not being able to get them at all. I am still
>losing hair (although it does seem to be slowing down a SMALL bit) and I
>am currently taking Glucophage, 100 mg per day of Spironolactone and Saw
>Palmetto (a supplement thought to have anti-androgen properties). PCOS
>is a progressive disease and Glucophage is not a cure for our hair
>problems but it should not be the cause of it. My guess is that if you
>stopped taking Glucophage you would still continue to lose hair at the
>same rate and it may continue to get worse since your PCOS seems to be
>progressing in that area like mine is. I would suggest asking your
>doctor for an anti-androgen medication to help with your hair loss. Many
>women take Spironolactone or Aldactone for this (you may have to tinker
>with the dosage and it takes a while to notice any difference because of
>the life cycle of hair). Some women even take Propecia (supposed to be
>stronger than Spiro with different side effects -- however you cannot
>get pregnant while taking it and will need double barrier protection).
>You may also want to consider Saw Palmetto used in conjunction with an
>anti-androgen med. You can buy it almost anywhere (get the kind that
>contains the fatty acids and the sterols and take the max per day
>dosage). I'm in the same boat as you. I hate hair loss almost more
>than any other symptom so far. Hope it works out. God bless, Tera
>Feel free to e-mail for support. jasonandtera@att.net
>
>At Tue, 23 Apr 2002, EMB wrote:
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>>Anyone else have a different experience? I am thinking about giving
>>Glucophage a shot (GP suggested it) since I have had a lot of migraine
>>problems with the pill. Other than general health, my main concern is
>>hairloss.
>>
>>Thank you.
>>EMB
>>
>>At Tue, 23 Apr 2002, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>>I didn't really get into reading everyone's post on this but I would
>>>have to say that since I have been on Glucophage for over a year now, I
>>>am losing LOTS more hair than I EVER DID. I use to have a thick head of
>>>hair now, it is getting thinner and thinner every day.
>>>
>>>My diet has not changed, I don't have stress. My life has stayed the
>>>same from the time I went on the Glucophage until today. I can't stand
>>>to take a bath then wash my hair in the tub. There are SO many hairs,
>>>it is sickening to me. IT NEVER was like that before the GLUCOPHAGE!
>>>
>>>I KNOW that is what the problem is. I have had my thyroid tested and
>>>anything else you can think of trying to get my PCOS diagnosis. Nothing
>>>is wrong other than the Glucophage.
>>
>>--
>>Melanie
>>
>--
>Tera
>
--
Barbara
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