Re: Metformin
From: Dave (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 May 2001 16:50:50 +0100
I was prescribed the met today. My doc said to eat normally for the first
two months, and not to diet until my body was used to the met. I am keeping
my fingers crossed for no side effects, I really do not want the trots - but
it will be a small price to pay!!!!
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Gail" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 5:57 PM
Subject: Re: Metformin
> At Tue, 15 May 2001, Cassandra wrote:
> [snip]
>
> >I've been on met for nine months about. I'm on 2000mg. I had very
> >little bad side effects (some diarrea). I've lost 21 pounds (15 after
> >going up to 2000mg in January). I have pretty regular periods now,
> >although not like clockwork. I'm emotionally much better, too--less
> >depression and anxiety. I felt an immediate difference--even when I was
> >only on 500mg to start.
> >
>
> I started on Glucophage last night at dinner time, and my stomach is
> definately rebelling. I took the second 500 MG dose at breakfast, and
> its not as bad as last night, but its not exactly great either. I feel
> like my stomach is going to explode. Ugh. My doctor is starting me on
> 1000 MG a day, I think. He gave me samples to cover 3 weeks at 1000 MG,
> but I don't have an appointment with him for 4 weeks. Oops. :) I
> should call him.
>
> Is there anything I can do that helps with the tummy upset? I'm starting
> a low carb diet, so I can't eat bread like I normally would. My gyn has
> me on mircette bcp for 3 months so she can repeat the ultrasound. And,
> I take neurontin for social anxiety already. I feel like I'm walking
> bag of pills. :)
>
> Gail
>
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