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Re: Metformin questions.
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:26:44 -0500 (CDT)
You started in December 2003?
At Thu, 11 Sep 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>The time it takes is different with everyone. I was started in December
>2003 on 1000 mg for a week then 1500 mg for one week and finally 2000
>mg. It was difficult at first, I had to be carful not to eat too much
>dairy or sugar as these foods kept me running to the bathroom and too
>much bread, pasta or starches would make me sick to my stomach. These
>side affects are almost gone although I watch my carbs but if I do cheat
>and eat too much I get sick.
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>How long has it been since you have been on the full dosage of 1000 mg?
>
>For me the timing for it to start working is as follows, I had more
>energy in about a week after getting to the full dosage. I go my period
>in about two weeks after the full dosage and it took about four months
>for them to get regular. The weight loss has been gradual; I have lost
>54 lbs since starting the treatment. The rest has been a slow but
>steady improvement, my testosterone is slowly decreasing, the hair is
>slowing but still there and the acne comes and goes.
>
>At Thu, 11 Sep 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>I have been on Metformin for about six weeks now, I have gradually built
>>up to 1000mg a day. The only thing I have noticed different is that I
>>don't feel as tired after meals. Is Metformin supposed to make my
>>periods regular, if it does it hasn't worked. I still have excess hair,
>>which seems to be worse rather than better. I suffer from IBS so,
>>running to the loo, don't know if its the Metformin or the IBS. Also I
>>had heard that you lose weight on Metformin, well so far I have gained
>>weight. How long does it take for Metformin to start working? All
>>comments appreciated.
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