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Re: Generic Metformin
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:42:48 EST
I was told by the pharmacy tech where I go that alot of women have been
complaining about it, my mothers prescription ran out before mine and she
ended up with hives from head to toe that she is still trying to get rid of 3
weeks later, and like you when I questioned the cost it wouldn't be that
different, I decided not to chance it when it was time to refill mine, its
worth the extra to not have to go through that. When that happened to my
mother I called the pharmacy and asked him if I brought back the balance
would he swap the balance for glucophage because of an allergic reaction, he
said absolutely, if you haven't maybe you would be better off going back.
Maggie
In a message dated 3/14/02 1:04:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
sonnet@pcosupport.org writes:
> Okay guys, I got my refill in generic form on Friday, the 8th. If
> you're considering or facing the switch, here's what I have experienced
> so far:
>
> 1) The price was not the savings I had pictured. I pay $180 for a month
> (no insurance and a high dose) of Glucophage, and I paid $130 for
> Metformin. My father, a pharmacy manager, says Met costs him now less
> than half what Glucophage does, but each pharmacy sets their own price
> to sell it on I guess.
>
> 2) I read some of you guys thought it smelled worse - I think the Gluco
> smelled like death and this one, in contrast, smells and tastes vaguely
> like vanilla. Sweet and kinda creamy. Much better than rotting fish /
> wet dog!
>
> 3) By Sunday, I was noticing my hair was falling out again. And I don't
> know, but I think I've gained a little weight, my tummy feels saggier!
> (Saggy-er? I made up a word!) I was annoyed.
>
> 4) Today, Wednesday, I took a PB&J sandwich to work because I haven't
> gone grocery shopping in ages and that's what we have! Sugar, I know,
> but I have eaten sugar before, pretty much daily, without problems. Well
> about an hour after I ate, I was so sick I went home! I was nauseated,
> dizzy, seeing things, heart pounding, flushed, and my heart felt like it
> was quivering. I was sure I was going to pass out. I made it home in
> about an hour (YAY California commutes!) and tested my blood sugar. I
> was feeling MUCH better by then and it was still up over 150mg/dL. Mine
> usually runs low, between 60 and 90. This is way out for me. I only
> wonder how high it was earlier!
>
> So now, I am annoyed AND scared. I can't pass out at work. They'd send
> me to the hospital, if nothing else, and we have no insurance!! I don't
> want to be quasi-diabetic. Stupid Metformin. How can a drug that is
> EXACTLY THE SAME MEDICATION causes such different symptoms????
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