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Re: Dealing with Metformin side effects..

From: Sarika (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 01:32:21 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 28 Apr 2001, dmf wrote: >
>I started taking Metformin in September 2000 for PCOS. I started with
>500 mg and am up to 1500 mg. From reading the other responses to your
>post, I see that I am lucky with side effects. I had occasional diarrea
>at first, no side effects now, unless you count the 10 pound weight loss
>and a reduction of sweet cravings. Don't give up too soon.
>
>At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Krystal wrote:

Hello,

i have irregular periods and my doctor suggested me to take metformin. i have started taking metformin thrice a day from past 3 days. I would appreciate if you could let me know what are the side effects of taking metformin. your quick response will be appreciated.

- Sarika sarika03@hotmail.com

>>
>>I have been reading up on the different meds available to ask my doctor
>>about on my first pcos consultation. Metformin seems to be getting the
>>best feedback. I am really worried about the side effects thing though.
>>I was wondering.. how bad is the nausea that you all on it are
>>experiencing? Is it causing you to miss work? Will I still be able to
>>function normally during the day? Im just wondering to what degree this
>>is going to affect me. I dont want to be weary of going anywhere for
>>fear that Ill get sick while Im out. Any info on how it has affected
>>your daily lives would be appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>>--
>>xo,
>>Krystal
>>

--
Sarika
sarika03@hotmail.com



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