PCOS Messages for March, 2001: Re: Actos and weight gain-time to quit (Sorry Long reply)

Re: Actos and weight gain-time to quit (Sorry Long reply)

From: Dona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 16:17:42 -0600 (CST)

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HI, I had the same problem when I first started Actos..I gained 10lbs. But I have to admit I wasnt watching my diet at all... since then I have been watching my carb intake and working a lot in my garden and walking. I also stopped drinking diet sodas thanks to the ladies on this board...and I have lost 12 pounds in the past 3 weeks. I have been on Actos 6 months and just now started to take controll of my eating and getting out there and moving! The nice thing about Actos is that 5-10lb weight gain seems to be the only side affect. But if you watch your carbs and quit diet sodas that can be remedied. Thats been my experiece at least. As far as a Reminder as to why your taking Actos...well it depends on what your ultimate goal is...mine is to get pregnant!! I have ovulated for the past 3 months in a row...but I wanted to drop some weight before getting pregnant so we have been waiting.I have also noticed that the hair grouth has slowed down and because of that I responded very well to Laser Tx and Vaniqa.My insulin levels are within normal limits as well. Hope I helped a bit..I know how fustrating weight gain is especially since I have been struggling all my life with this issue...but please dont give up hope and try to evaluate what youve been eating and drinking..and what you can give up to help yourself. Good Luck, Dona >
>I have been taking the actos now for a week and the scales are really
>tipping!! I have gained over 5 pounds. I am walking the treadmill and
>still gained the weight. I think I may have to quit this pill so I will
>have clothes to wear. I think I would rather lose the weight. The
>extra pounds seem to be right around the middle. I cant take the
>glucophage because of the stomach problems that never quit even after a
>month. Can someone remind me why I am taking this drug?? Thanks

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