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Re: XR causing stomach upset?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 23:06:13 EDT

I just found this bit of info on Glucophage from the Australian PCOS site that I thought I might share for anyone who has just begun or about to begin treatment from this drug, that lists some of the side effects that people are complaining of having - just so you know what is normal & what is not. Love Kirstie Aust. http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/c/calenpm

Metformin is prescribed under the brand name Glucophage, it is available in 500mg, > and 850mg tablets. The therapeutic dose for PCOS has been found to be around
> 1500mg. Approximately 30 % of patients started on Glucophage will
> experience gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal
> bloating, flatulence, and loss of appetite). These symptoms are usually
> temporary (1-4 weeks) and will disappear during continued therapy. It is
> advisable for new patients to initiate therapy slowly to minimize the
> gastrointestinal side effects.
>

In a message dated 22-Jun-02 12:16:00 AM W. Australia Standard Time, megsmith1976@yahoo.com writes:

> I too am having stomach pains on gluc XR. I was only taking
> 500 mg at night but my stomach would hurt all night long.
> I now take it in the morning and hurt or feel like I am going
> to throw up. What can we take for that feeling?
>

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