Re: Two Met questions - bcp's and side effects. Thanks!
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:55:39 -0800 (PST)
I am on Ortho Tricyclin is that bad? What should I be
taking and why? TIA Jen
--- Molly Shulman <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:
> It is perfectly fine to take bcp and metformin. Be
> sure to take one good
> for PCOS...one that is the same dosage all month and
> not a tri-cyclic.
> Don't know about how to start the pack!
> Take care!
> molly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sonnet <sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
> <pcos@forum.obgyn.net>
> Date: Thursday, March 30, 2000 7:21 PM
> Subject: Two Met questions - bcp's and side effects.
> Thanks!
>
> >Hello to all-
> >
> >I adore my doctor for trying to help me but the man
> doesn't really know
> >much about PCOS or Met (although to his credit he
> is trying to learn.)
> >Anyway I have a few things that are troubling me
> and wondering if anyone
> >can help...?
> >First, I have been on Met since December 2nd, and
> increased my dosage up
> >to 1500mg/day at the beginning of February, about 2
> months ago. Ever
> >since I went up to 1500, the sickness and diarrhea
> have been unbearable.
> >Some days I can't even leave the house, I live on
> immodium. I expected
> >this, but I am concerned that it doesn't seem to be
> lessening after 2
> >months. Could it still be the met? Or have I just
> had a lingering tummy
> >bug for this long?
> >Secondly, I know a lot of women here hate being on
> bcp but I looooved
> >the way I felt on mine and I miss it! I also
> haven't had a period since
> >December (when I started the Met.. ???) Hubby and
> I are moving to a new
> >state and trying to get organized and settled down
> in new jobs, so not
> >conceiving for a month or two would be fine. I
> REALLY want to back on
> >my bcp for a month or two, to encourage my body to
> feel good and healthy
> >again, but my doctor discourages this. Can you
> take them with Met? Is
> >it safe to just pick a day and open up a pack and
> take them? Does anyone
> >have any other suggestions, if this is unsuitable
> for me?
> >Thanks so much - you girls are amazing, what a
> resource! Hugs to all,
> >and good health....
> >
> >Sonnet :)
> >
>
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