PCOS Messages for July, 2003: Re: Metformin side effects causing problems @ work!

Re: Metformin side effects causing problems @ work!

From: Mona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:43:51 -0500 (CDT)

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I started Atkins the same day I started 1000 mg Metformin twice a day. Had no problems for 2 days, then the nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fatigue, and hot flashes began. Have been on for 11 days now and it is started to affect my work performance also. I'm willing to try anything at this point. Not sure if it is all metformin or if Atkin's diet (25 carbs or less per day) is contributing also. I was able to get a blood sugar level this weekend during the symptoms and it was 70. Seems to me that symptoms really come on right as I am about to eat. Of course, diarrhea lasts longer. I am glad Atkin's worked for you though Tammy Jo. Way to go!

At Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Tammy wrote: >
>Anna,
>
>I have noticed that since I have lowered my Carb intake (I'm on the
>Atkins Diet) I no longer have ANY side effects from Metformin. Before I
>had the same problem you did...PLUS!
>
>--
>Tammy Jo Brown
>
>At Fri, 30 May 2003, Anna wrote:
>>
>>Hello Ladies,
>>
>>Sometime the Metformin side-effects (i.e. Diarrhea) really cause a lot
>>of problems for me at work. I have to cut meetings short so that I can
>>run to the restroom. Not to get gross, but I need to find a restroom
>>where there are no people so that I don't feel embarassed! The other day
>>I had to go 5 times due to diarrhea.
>>
>>About 2-3 days a week this happens and used to happen more frequently
>>before.
>>Any ideas on how to overcome this?
>>
>>Thank you,
>>Anna.
>

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