Re: Glucophage question
From: Kay (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Jun 2000 18:23:35 -0500 (CDT)
Heather--It's good to build up on the dosage, but that seems way too
fast. It seems I recall reading that some stay on 500mg for a few weeks
and gradually increase from there. It is definitely a medication that
you need to do slowly. Those side effects are normal, but may be
lessened if you are able to slow down with dosage increases somewhat.
--
Kay1
At Wed, 28 Jun 2000, Heather wrote:
>
>I was recently diagnosed with PCOS (about 3 weeks ago) and my doctor put
>me on Glucophage. I started out with 500mg/day and after 1 week went to
>1000mg/day. Now after 2 weeks, he has me on 2000mg/day. I was
>wondering how long the side effects, mainly nausea and diarrhea, last.
>After 2 1/2 weeks, I figured my body would be adjusted to the
>medication. I have pretty much curbed the diarrhea with amodium ad but
>the nausea remains. It is especially bad in the mornings after I first
>wake up and I usually need to eat something almost immediately. Can
>anyone tell me if this is normal and about how long it takes for my body
>to completely adjust to the glucophage. I was in my doctor's office
>yesterday to get something for my allergies and only his nurse
>practitioner was there. She told me that the symptoms should go away
>shortly but in the meantime, I feel quite miserable and am already tired
>of these pills. I was also wondering how long after you start taking
>glucophage can you expect to start your period? I haven't had one since
>Feb. so I want to be prepared.
>
>Thanks so much.
>
>--
>Heather
>
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