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Re: METFORMIN IN CANADA??
From: cassandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 18:03:02 -0600 (CST)
Hi
yup metformin is in canada - i was on it and i live in B.C.
At Sat, 25 Mar 2000, Sonnet wrote:
>
>At Sat, 25 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote:
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>>Hey everyone. I have noticed that the majority of women posting here
>>are American, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me if Metformin
>>is approved/widely distributed in Canada? I am assuming so, as it seems
>>to be one of the most universally known medications for insulin
>>resistance. I have yet to see a doctor regarding PCOS and I am really
>>hopeful about this drug, and so I would love some reassurance here.
>>Thanks a lot!
>
>I am certain that Metformin is available in Canada as it is widely used
>around the world to treat diabetes. Whether or not your doctor feels
>comfortable prescribing it to you is another story.
>I am living in Australia (maybe all the commonwealth countries are
>similar in this respect, who knows) and find that while Metformin is
>widely available for diabetics, it is considered a 'radical' treatment
>fo PCOS, even among research type people. All you can do is ask your
>doctor and maybe a few others!
>Just in case it helps - Met is also called Glucophage here but is known
>as Glucomet in New Zealand. If for some reason you can't find it try
>switching the name :)
> Good luck!
>-Sonnet
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