Re: I just started Glucophage... advice needed
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 11 Aug 2002 18:36:09 -0500 (CDT)
Jessica,
please do not be concerned about the mentioned lactic acidosis. It is
extremely rare and as far as my research can tell not known amongst
'healthy' women with PCOS taking it. Lactic acidosis, if it occurs,
generally occurs in people with end stage diabetes, with all of the
complications, such as severe kidney involvement / kidney failure.
give glucophage a good try and perhpas it, as well as lifestyle changes,
will be of benefit to you.
Sally
At Sun, 11 Aug 2002, angelaj wrote:
>
>Jessica,
>I've been on glucopage since July 1999, working up to 2200mgs a day. It
>is best taken with food, watch your sugar and carb intake. You may or
>may not have diarrea with it, just depends on the person. It also
>doesn't last forever, just be patient. I've had a slow and steady
>weight loss since starting the glucopage. I've lost 42pds without much
>effort, but would lose more if I could exercise more....my dr is excited
>at my progress, a slow and steady loss is better than a fast loss. I
>have been trying to walk more as I time goes on, but at such a high
>weight, it is uncomfortable for me at this point. So I just keep trying
>to do a little more when I can.
>Also, my dr pushes water because glucopage works hard through the
>kidneys..Kristy commented on lactic acidosis, and from what my dr says,
>it is a very rare result.
>Hope this helps, and good luck!
>
>At Sun, 11 Aug 2002, jessica wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I just started glucophage taking 500mg a day.
>>I have a few questions:
>>What should I expect from it?
>>I've heard stories about stomach problems and weight loss, does this
>>occur? When is the best time of day to take it?
>>How should I take it? with food?
>>
>>Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanx!
>>
>>--
>>Jessica
>>
>--
>angela
>
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