To Tracy : Re: Actos
From: Elle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 00:12:00 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Tracy,
Are you able to use Actos if you are trying to conceive? I am interested
in this medication as a Plan B for me if the Metformin doesn't kick in.
Thanks,
--
Elle
At Thu, 26 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I finally got off the metformin and got on Actos.
>
>>From the first few days, I noticed an overwhelming lack of gastric distress.
>No cramping and diarrhea! And the blood sugar levels are more stable and
>normal now and I have had a period one month on Actos wheras the last 4
>months on metformin brought no menstruation, even with provera treatments.
>
>Actos is also an insulin sensitizing agent and works the same way as
>metformin in controlling the insulin resistance.
>
>I saw my diabetes endo as well as my reproductive endo today and they are
>both pleased as punch that the metformin nightmare is over for me at last!
>
>Tracy
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