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Re: various PCOS questions
From: cheri (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Jun 2002 09:22:52 -0500 (CDT)
To Qestion #1
I had tried glucophage once before and quit because I could not tolerate
it. I went to a different doctor and he had me taper up. 500mg/day x 7
days. then 1000mg/ day x 7 days etc. I am not completely up to max
dose yet, but so far no side-effects like last time.
Good Luck,
Cheri
At Fri, 21 Jun 2002, anonymous wrote:
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>Are multi-part questions allowed :)
>#1- just began taking Glucophase (glucophage? cant rememember
>offhand!)XR-Nausea and bloating (gas!!) are persistant. How long shall
>I expect this to last?
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>#2 Does anyone have stats on what % of overweight people lose weight on
>Glucophase XR, and what % of weight they generally lose? Hoping for a
>miracle here.
>
>#3 I have read a few folks complaints about Yasmin and depression. Is
>this common? Why is Yasmin so readily prescribed for PCOS?
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>#4 What are you all finding to be the best "mix" of drugs? I am
>currently on 2000mg Glugophase, 8 pills or Spiro, and Yasmin- Not to
>mention Levoxyl for thyroid, effecxor for depression, prenatal vitamins
>and 2 fibercon a day very hard to swallow pills.
>
>#5 Of the above listed drugs, any recommendations as to side effect
>possibilites to be observing?
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