| Key to ratings for glucophage: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 3 | metformin | nausea, mild headaches, loose/soft stools, dry mouth and loss of appitite | I was diagnosed with PCOS and have gained weight in my belly. My periods come when they feel like it and my husband and I have been unable to concieve since our last child 6yrs ago. I started out taking this drug once a week for a week and just started twice a day. I had nausea and loose stools and still do but not as bad. I can't speak on the area of helping regulate my cycles yet but I have lost 5lbs since taking and hoping to loose more as well as concieve more children. | F | 24 | 2 weeks 500 2X D | 7/27/2010 | 3 | PCOS | Sleepy so I usually take it at night. In the beginning abdominal pain. Headache if I take it during the day. | I'm taking this to regulate my cycle from PCOS. Not diabetic and no other health problems. I don't really belive I have PCOS because I only have had two cysts and they were large, not small and many like PCOS sufferers. That being said my cycles are way off and I keep gaining weight in my stomach. I haven't lost any weight so far but it does help with hunger. | F | 31 | 3 weeks 500 1X D | 7/21/2010 | 2 | PCOS | Nausea, alternating constipation diarrhea, leg cramps, headache, disorientation, fatigue, metal taste-esp after drinking water, anxious, abdominal pain, breathing sometimes slows with 'pressure' feeling, no apetite, weight loss. | Been on Glucophage since november 2009, still no period or bleeding. Some days are perfectly fine but I'd say 60-70% of the time somethings wrong. Also has anyone been getting extreme hot flashes? I'm 20 and I get about 10-13 hot flashes a day. Sometimes the smell of food is too much I have to leave the room. | F | 20 | 8 months 1000mg 2X D | 7/20/2010 | 5 | PCO, Miscarriage,Insulin Res,Weight | Explosive diarrhea intermittently for two weeks, stomach pain, then tolerance. Must follow a zone type diet (a bit of protein and low glycemic at every meal) or get light headed. | I was on Glucophage before it was FDA approved for preventing miscarriage under the guidance of an OB Gyn in the research fertility field. This is a miracle drug for me. After years of miscarriages (at least 7) I was able to carry two beautiful children to term and now they are in gradeschool. All of the side effects are worth it for the use of preventing miscarriage. I have had PCOS for many years. I did not have any weight problems until after I got assaulted by a stranger and I had lingering Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and the hormonal effects of it (high adrenaline, cortisone problems) and in addition my physical injuries from the assault were major so I had great pain and difficulty exercising. I gained a tremendous amount of weight after the assault. However I have read that some researchers think that PCOS and stress, especially great stress like this assault where someone tried to kill me and was not caught and may have been able to come back and find me (prolonging the adrenaline PTSD response and fear)... can trigger more severe symptoms as far as PCOS and Insulin Resistance. If there are any researchers in this area who are pursuing this theory you may contact me about stress and PCO, etc. I discontinued Glucophage after the first trimester in both pregnancies I believe, it has been a while so I have forgotten. I now have re-started taking the medicine in order to handle the PCO symptoms of weight gain, period irreg, hirsutism, acne, insulin resistan | F | 46 | 365 days 500 2X D | 7/19/2010 | 3 | PCOS | Nauseous, metallic taste, vomiting,dizziness and severe headaches | I was put on metformin to regulate my period which disappeared once I went off of birth control. My husband and I are trying to conceive and with this drug I'm hoping not only to start my cycle again but to conceive. This is the craziest drug I've ever been on. I throw up when I eat a large meal and the thought of food sometimes makes me want to vomit. I've lost a few pounds and I see that as a positive. I'm almost done with this amount perscribed to me and I haven't gotten my period yet and I'm getting worried. I woke up yesterday and today with the most sensitive feeling in my nipples. They are so sore and hard, I'm wondering if anyone else had this reaction? When my friends complain about getting their periods I wanna punch them in the face because I'd do anything for mine to come :( Would love to hear any feedback or comments/suggestions. | M | 31 | 1 months 500 mg 2X D | 7/12/2010 | 3 | Type 2 Diabetes | Explosive diarrhea every 3-4 days for first year. High blood pressure (first time ever) after 2 months on glucophage; now taking Diovan and Hctz as well. Constant pain in all joints; tingling and pain in legs and feet to the point I can't sleep; severe nausea occasionally; definite lack of appetite. Headaches; cavities; potassium deficiency; fingernails ridged and brittle; hair and skin dry; lack of sleep causing other problems. How many symptoms due to glucophage and how many to Diovan is up in the air. | Must say, it worked in the fact that my A1c is within normal range now, 4.7 being the highest since starting it. I do the whole shebang/ 6 small meals a day/ limited carbs/ lots of water/ lots of exercise (I eat even though I am seldom hungry. Very hard to do). Lost 85 pounds in first year. Diarrhea was awful; every 2-3 days at first. Called it 'clean out days'; I just didn't leave the house those days. After 3 years it is no longer a problem, however, lack of appetite is. Rest of symptoms making it intolerable. With Dr. approval I am now seeing an herbalist who specializes in muscleology; she is helping me get off meds a little at a time. So far so good but will take time to complete. First order of business was to work on Peri-menopause symptoms; those are now gone. Time to work on the rest! | F | 49 | 3 years 500 mg 2X D | 7/9/2010 | 4 | PCOS | upset stomach at first, definate lack of appetite, a little tired sometimes | Started at 500 MG twice a day with no changes, so doctor changed my dosage to 1000 MG twice a day. I have had great results. My periods are still not normal, but they are a lot better than before. I lost 15 lbs the first 3 months I was on the new dose. I just don't have much of an appetite. Sometimes the idea of eating is enough to make me sick to my stomach. I've been eating better and exercising and have now lost 61 lbs all together. I am hoping the medicine will help me begin ovulating so my husband and I can conceive. | F | 36 | 1 years 1000 2X D | 7/7/2010 | 3 | pcos | some nausea, gurgly stomach, gas, soft stool every other day, metal taste | The side effects have not been too bad. They seem worse after acidic foods. I was hoping to lose weight, but have not so far....but diet needs improving. | F | 29 | 3 weeks 500mg 2X D | 7/6/2010 | 3 | Type 2 | NO (GI problems, Weight loss)AS MENTIONED BY OTHERS ...I TAKE SMALL PORTION OF FOOD FOR LUNCH AND DINNER..STILL SAME WEIGHT | NOT REALLY SEEING GOOD NUMBERS, BUT WHEN I DO EXERCISE AND LESS AMOUNT OF CARBS INTAKE, THEN THE NUMBER COMES AROUND 104-120 AFTER 2 HRS LUNCH OR DINNER READING. FASTING LEVELS ARE STILL AROUND 110-125. ANYONE CAN SHED SOME LIGHT TO LOWER FASTING NUMBERS. | M | 42 | 30 days 500 mg 2X D | 6/22/2010 | 3 | Insulin Resistance | I am taking this for PCOS and Insulin Resistance. My endocrinologist said it might decrease my appetite and help me lose weight, but I actually feel a lot hungrier since taking it. No weight loss yet. I noticed some people have had weight loss. I will continue on it to see if it gets better. Also, no change in facial hair regularity of menstruation as of yet. Maybe it take a while... | F | 31 | 4 weeks 500 3X D | 6/16/2010 | 4 | infertility | started out one a day for a week, 2 a day for a week etc, now I take 500 twice daily. I had NO side effects at all until the fourth week. I take methyldopha and hydrochlorot for high BP. I now have severe nausea at night and the dreaded flatulence is appearing. I really do think the hydrochlorot is playing a part in the nausea as I had nothing for a whole month until I started taking the BP stuff. No wieght loss as yet, but again a side effect of the BP meds is wieght gain so maybe its even stevens. My appetite has diminished greatly and I also have really achy arms and legs. | I am hoping to get pregnant so will stay on the meds until told otherwise, just hope the nausea and dizziness goes away. | F | 38 | 35 days 500 2X D | 6/4/2010 | 5 | Weight Loss | VERY BAD cramping the first day. Never felt anything like it... But didn't accredit that to taking Glucophage. I am hoping for the best. I weigh over 350 pounds. So any weight loss help will be wonderful! | We will see... | F | 25 | 2 days 500mg 2X D | 6/3/2010 | 5 | P.C.O | 150 lbs weight LOSS whooooww. Still off after 4 yrs now. | Every so often I come in here and add updates. I can STILL say I love this med. I have lost 150 lbs and kept it off since 2006. My only problem is the typical vanity 10 lbs now. Which if I would quit the sodas would go away lol. But I promise ya, the med is a heaven sent ! I refer everyone. Ur welcome to email me any time with questions or concerns. | F | 32 | 3 years 1,000 2X D | 5/28/2010 | 4 | Type 2 Diabetes | There's your normal, every day flatulence, and then there's toxic, OMG, evacuate-the-premises, decomposing landfill, nose-hair burning, worse than rotting carcasses at low tide near the New Jersey Turnpike flatulence. With one small dose of Glucophage, you could make the brave, fearless workers at your local sewage treatment plant wrinkle their noses in utter disgust. | It works, but have an evacuation plan in place and a gas mask handy for yourself and each member of your family. | F | 35 | 1 months 500 mg 2X D | 5/19/2010 | 5 | PCOS, Weight Loss | Diarrhea first day, mild sleepiness,loss of appetite | I am only 29 and I've had 2 back surgeries due to scoliosis and have also experienced multiple cysts in the breast and ovaries and was finally diagnosed with PCOS and am currently awaiting my biopsy results of a large mass in the right breast. I also have Hypothyroidism. I have struggled for almost 3 years to loose the 47lbs (I weighed about 108-109 and now weigh 156) I gained after have both back surgeries and being on MANY steroids because of those. I've tried everything to loose the weight and reduce the cysts, but nothing worked. I can only due certain exercises because my back is still on the 'not so good' end so that didn't help with trying to loose the weight. I have only been taking Glucophage XR for 2 1/2 weeks and I already feel better and have lost 9lbs! I am not seeing any bad side effects or anything. I do feel sleepy during the day and have literally NO appetite so I have to make myself eat. I eat very organic and have been for 1 year now, eating lots of veggies and fruits. I can't say anything bad about this medicine and it has already helped with raising my metabolism and insulin levels, not to mention the 9lbs. lost! I hope this helps anyone have similar issues or exact issues as I have/had. :) | F | 29 | 2 weeks 500 1X D | 5/15/2010 | 2 | PCOS/pre-diabetic | Terrible Nasea, vomiting, headache, breating difficultie. | F | 17 | 5 days 500 3X D | 5/11/2010 | 4 | insulin resistance | The first night I took the metformin I had terrible cramping and diarrhea. I was pleasantly surprised that the second night I felt fine. Every morning when I wake up I have to use the bathroom right away because of mild diarrhea, but no cramping or pain. It doesn't interfere with my life because it only happens first thing in the morning. I feel good, and have lost 10 lbs in the three weeks I've been on it. | F | 33 | 3 weeks 1500 MG 1X D | 5/5/2010 | 3 | Type 2 Diabetes | I'm not sure the side effects I am experiencing are from the Glucophage or 2 other meds (Chantix and Advair). All have the side effect of joint and muscle pain. The combination of all three is making me hurt a lot as well as lose sleep. My appetite has increased, as well as my thirst. So far my blood sugar has not decreased. I'm ranging from 214 to 324. I'm also dealing with my hands feeling like they are asleep as well as my feet feeling the same way, plus a burning sensation. It could be diabetic neuropathy. | It is too soon to tell if it will help. My mental well being is taking a hit with the meds, but I can't blame it on the Glucophage. Quitting smoking, then finding out I am diabetic and trying to deal with new meds is very stressful. | F | 49 | 1 weeks 500 2X D | 4/26/2010 | 3 | PCOS | DIARRHEA, LOSS OF APPETITE, LITTLE LAZY | TAKING ONLY FOR LAST 2 WEEKS, INCREASED TO TWO TIMES A DAY FROM LAST WEEK. ONE POSITIVE RESULT IS THAT I GOT MY PERIODS ON 30TH DAY. WAITING FOR A GREATER RESULT, TO BECOME PREGNANT. WILL INCREASE THE DOSAGE TO 3 TIMES FROM NEXT WEEK. | F | 26 | 2 weeks 500MG 2X D | 4/24/2010 | 4 | Insulin resistance | The drug has caused some nausea, but nothing that's a real problem. I feel somewhat calmer. I don't know if that's the drug's side effect or something unrelated. | I have not weighed myself but I feel I've lost a couple of pounds already, and that's important because I can't seem to lose and maintain weight loss due to hypothyroidism. I'm better able to resist donuts - a big problem with me. I still have no energy, but hope that will change. | F | 51 | 2 weeks 500 2X D | 4/15/2010 | 2 | weight loss | dry mouth, headache, use washroom more often | I am also on Seroquel, which induced rapid weight gain. I am taking Metformin to try and counter this. I have gained 3-4 lbs in the three weeks I have been on it. I didn't experience many negative side effects (no upset stomach) but I don't feel it is working for my purposes. | F | 29 | 3 weeks 250mg 3X D | 4/15/2010 | 2 | Low blood sugar due to high insulin | No stomach upset, metallic taste, or weight loss- even at the beginning. I have experienced an increase in acne (didn't really have any before) and weight gain. | I take Metformin for a different reason than most- my blood sugar levels drop very low because my body creates too much insulin. Was causing confusion and fatigue. I've been taking Metformin for approximately 1 month and have not had any of the side effects mentioned. I am up to 2000 mg per day and have not had any stomach upset, metallic taste, or weight loss. What I have noticed is that I suddenly have acne and I am gaining weight, if anything. I'm 5'6'' and approximately 143 lbs. I exercise and eat quite healthy. Has anyone else experienced this? My "comfortable weight" is around 128 - 130. Haven't been there for awhile as I've had a very difficult time losing weight. I was told this should help. Not sure what the deal was...when will I start losing weight??? | F | 33 | 1 months 1000 MG 2X D | 4/9/2010 | 4 | PCOS | I have been taking Metformin for a total of two weeks now, and I have seen a lot of different side effects. I first noticed the diarrhea right after I ate. I have also noticed that I use the restroom more often than normal. Loss of appetite and definitely a metal taste in my mouth...Especially when drinking water. I have also gotten sick and vomitted a few times as well. Starting today, I will be doubling my dosage to 1000 MG a day. Overall, this seems to be a great drug. | So far so good on Metformin. It's not very expensive for the 3 month supply, and it seems to be working!!!! So, that's always a plus. I have lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks, but I'm thinking that is due to me having diarrhea pretty much everyday...and getting sick a few times. I'm very curious to see how my body will react to another 500MG per day. I shall keep you posted. | F | 24 | 2 weeks 1000 MG 2X D | 4/7/2010 | 4 | PCOS/IR/Weight Loss | diarrhea 1st night only. dull headache some days. | More energy, 10lbs lost so far. Will get numbers checked again in 2 weeks. | F | 30 | 2 weeks 500mg 1X D | 3/17/2010 | 2 | pcos | Increased gas, soft stool, loss of appetite. | I've taken glucophage before but do not recall the extreme fatigue I feel now. It's unbelievable! I have such low energy and almost feel depressed. Have been sleeping 10 to 12 hours each day since building up to 2 tablets per day. Am trying to make it to 3 per day but am struggling with the fatigue. May go down to 1 pill per day to see if this helps. | F | 36 | 21 days 500 3X D | 3/17/2010 | 5 | PCOS | Diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, decreased appetite | Side effects only last about three weeks each time I started (twice now). This was prescribed by my OB/GYN to get pregnant, and it worked! My daughter is now 14 months old and we're back on the medication to get pregnant with baby #2. | F | 29 | 3 years 850mg 2X D | 3/5/2010 | 2 | Tyoe II Diabetes and elevated BS | Did fairly well without problems when on 500 mgm twice a day, however my BS stayed high so my Endocrinologist increased it to 1000 twice a day. This caused stomach distress, diarrhea and nausea. As I am also on HIV meds I took a vacation from both but now have definately associated the symptoms with the increase in Glucophage. | I will cut back to 500 and see if that improves things after speaking with the MD. That said, I am not sure that the benefits outweigh the side effects at this point as I am keeping the folks who make Pepto-Bismol in business | M | 64 | 5 months 1000 2X D | 2/27/2010 | 5 | Diabetes, Type 2 | EARLY ONSET OF CRAZY DIARREAH WITHIN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS. NOW I AM CONSTIPATED MOST OF THE TIME. NO OTHER NOTABLE SYMPTOMS. I SEE SOME PEOPLE SAY THEY ARE NOT HUNGRY ALL THE TIME ANYMORE - I AM THE DIRECT OPPOSITE, ALL I WANT TO DO IS EAT! MY BLOOD SUGARS ARE TEXTBOOK AND FOR THAT I CAN'T COMPLAIN! | I DROPPED 12LBS WITHIN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS, THE LAST 4 WEEKS I HAVE GAINED BACK 3 LBS OF IT AND NOT LOST ANYMORE WEIGHT. IN FACT I AM NOTICING THAT I AM ALWAYS HUGNRY NOW. I HAVE NO OTHER SYMPTOMS AND FEEL OKAY, NOT MUCH DIFFERENT FROM BEFORE. I NOTICED IT AFFECTED ME MUCH MORE IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS NOW I DON'T EVEN NOTICE I AM ON IT. I'D LIKE TO GO BACK TO LOSING WEIGHT! DOCTOR WANTS ME ON IT FOR 6 MONTHS THEN I GO BACK FOR FOLLOW UP BECAUSE MY NUMBERS HAVE BEEN SO GOOD. | F | 31 | 6 weeks 500mg 2X D | 2/18/2010 | 4 | PCOS | When I took 2 500mg tablets per day, I had constant anxiety -- that feeling in the pit of your stomach when something bad is about to happen. Not a listed side effect, but absolutely linked to Metformin for me. Mild stomach upset when I first started taking it, but none now. I dropped down to 1 tablet/day and the anxiety went away. | F | 34 | 8 months 500 1X D | 2/17/2010 | 5 | Softer bowels at times. Nothing inconvenient. | I consider Glucophage a miracle drug. It lowers the glucose level, reduces appetite, allows you to lose pounds rapidly. I highly recommend it. | F | 49 | 1X D | 2/13/2010 | 2 | PCOS/Weight Loss | Stomach pains, gas and extreme mood swings. | I would not recommend this for anyone looking to help PCOS, the side effects are not worth it. | F | 27 | 6 months 500mg 1X D | 2/7/2010 | 4 | pcos | gas, loose stools, tingling in legs at night | Taking it for pcos and excess testosterone. I've been on it ten days. First few days caused embarrassing gas/diarrhea that led to 2 accidents. All i'm saying is: resist the urge to fart until you can get to a toilet!! Then I realized you have to take it right after a meal not before, and avoid dairy. No new acne yet..this is the most wonderful news..i'm keeping my fingers crossed that it stays this way as nothing else has worked for me..my chin hair growth has slowed noticably in the last couple days...also i have lost about 2 lbs:)...oh and my cycle-related breast pain/swelling-which has been getting worse lately totally went away after four days on this drug. also i noticed a return of vaginal moisture and secretions almost immediately, (i used to be dry all of the time.) i did start my period 4 days early today. i am used to it only being 3 days long but i hope it returns to 5-7 days. the last side effect i wanted to mention is at night my legs feel tingly, like they are floating, and then i end up jerking them to get rid of the sensation. not sure what thats about, but i think i remember from nursing school that it indicates an electrolyte problem. not on any other meds but multi vitamins. | F | 30 | 10 days 500mg qd 1X D | 2/6/2010 | 3 | TYPE 2 DIABETES | DIARREAH, BUT NOT AS BAD AS MOST DESCRIBE.."GURGLY STOMACH" GAS, I FEEL TIRED AND HUNGRY.. BUT NOT SURE IF IT IS RELATED SINCE IT IS STILL VERY EARLY ON THE MEDS | I'VE ONLY BEEN TAKING IT FOR 2 DAYS, BUT MY BLOOD SUGARS ARE STILL VERY HIGH. I HAVE HAD BOUTS OF A "GURGLY" STOMACH, BUT MOSTLY FLATULANCE AND DIARREAH COMES ABOUT 5 HOURS AFTER TAKING THE PILL. I'M ON 500MG 2X A DAY. ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES TO SEE BENEFITS? | F | 31 | 2 days | 1/25/2010 | 4 | Insulin Resistance & PCOS | somewhat loose bowels, weight loss, decreased appetite | I've struggled with PCOS for years and was recently diagnosed with Insulin Resistance. Started taking Metformin 4 days ago and have lost 5 pounds. I've had somewhat loose bowels, but no diarrhea. I've struggled to eat over 1000 calories in a day. I've lost all cravings for sweets and carbs :) | F | 28 | 4 days | 1/23/2010 | 5 | PCOS and Insulin Resistance | Metallic taste in mouth and mild nausea when taking with an empty stomach. | I first started taking this medication when I was 16. I weighed in at 170lbs. The first week was icky but not unbearable. I had no bowel symptoms just a metallic taste and nausea when I took it on an empty stomach. Six months later on a low-carb diet (Allowing a Saturday splurge - though most cravings had vanished) and a 30minute work out once a week I was down to 125. Being a foolish teenager and considering myself cured I went off the medication only to regain the weight and fall into the same slump I had been at 16. 8 years later I'm back on the medication and aside from the metallic taste (Which I know will go away in about a week.) I'm feeling fabulous but mourning the fact I no longer care for chocolate! | F | 24 | 2 weeks | 1/20/2010 | 3 | High Sugar/Pre-Diabetes | I have experienced Diarrhea.on a fairly regular basis. http://diabetes.webmd.com/tc/prediabetes-medications [We MD] is a good reference. Obiously, we all know that diet and exercise is a critical component of controlling diabetes. Be your own advocate, do research about any medication, and then ask your doctor. Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metformin is a good quick reference. The Diabetes Self-Management site at http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Blog/Amy-Campbell/metformin_and_risk_for_vitamin_b12_deficiency/ notes that Metformin may cause a vitamin B12 deficiency and to ask your doctor if this is the case with you. Side effects of B12 deficiency are numbness, pain, or tingling in your hands or feet. Metformin/Glucophage may cause kidney problems, so I also take Dandelion. Web MD also has a homeopathic article on Milk Thistle, but use caution if you also opt for this additional homeopathic option: "Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to | F | 54 | 1 years | 1/14/2010 | 2 | Diabetes type 2 | General 'not well' feeling, abdominal pains, intense hunger, nasty bowel movements | I take 500 mg twice daily. It has lowered my blood sugar about 40 or so points, but the side effects are quite bothersome. I suspect my Doctor will want to increase it the next time I see her and am anticipating that the side effects will be even worse. Thay have not decreased since I began taking it. | M | 52 | 2 months | 1/13/2010 | 5 | PCOS | diarrhea for the first two weeks that now is gone. tiredness that also went away. | I lost 13 lbs on this drug without effort (from 127 to 114), my sugar cravings and binges simply went away. I still eat some candy, but I eat a couple pieces and that's enough where as before, since I was insulin resistent, I was craving sugar non stop. I also now have much more regular periods which is a blessing. I also see a decrease in my acne (actually don't need creams any more). This drug literally changed my life. | F | 29 | 6 months | 1/11/2010 | 4 | PCOS | I have been on this med once before and couldnt handle the diaherrea. Now back on started at 250m now up to 1500m a day. Had some diahrrea the first few weeks with nausea and stomache pain but now am doing better. | Me and my Husband decided to do this to try for baby #2. I finally got my period after several months without. Now I am 10d post period and am having light spotting. Does anyone know what this could be from? I have never had this problem and am a little nervous. | F | 25 | 4 weeks | 1/9/2010 | 3 | PCOS/ Infertility | I'm taking Glucophage 1500mg XR. I had diarrhea the first day, and now I alternate b/t loose stool and constipation depending on what I eat. It's not too bad. I gradually increased my dosage and I think this helped minimize my symptoms. BUT I've always had very regular periods and now my period is late (only 4 days, but strange for a drug that's supposed to "regulate" periods.) Has anyone had a similar experience??? | My RE put me on this medication because my blood work came back with abnormal hormonal levels suggesting PCOS...and a vaginal ultrasound confirmed multiple cysts in my left ovary only. I have NO OTHER SYMPTOMS of PCOS. I've always had regular periods, I ovulate regularly, I am underweight if anything, I don't have acne, and don't have hirsutism. I still have a hard time believing I really have PCOS, but after 4 years ttc I am willing to try anything. Additionally, despite always having regular 28-day cycles, my first month on Glucophage I am 4 days late for my period. What gives? Has anyone had a similar experience??? | F | 30 | 30 days | 1/7/2010 | 4 | type II diabetes | M | 76 | 10 years | 1/4/2010 | 4 | High Insulin | Initially diarrhea for the first 2 days, but nothing else since then. I was really scared after reading some of the posts but I finally tried it and was very surprised that my body got used to it so quickly. | My insulin is now in normal levels and I have also lost weight along with a low fat/good carb diet. I do not crave sweets, pasta, breads, etc. AMAZING! | M | 51 | 2 months | 1/2/2010 | 3 | type 2 diabetes | I get little stomach aches from time. I have a lot more gas. Was worried about diarrhea after reading posts but I didn't have that problem but do find when I have to go I need to get to the bathroom quick. Loss of appetite. | I haven't seen to much change in my blood sugar levels yet I am hoping this happens soon. The first month I had the worse period very heavy. This month better. I am taking 1000 mg twice a day. | F | 45 | 1 months | 1/1/2010 | 5 | weight loss | nausua, but only after eating carbs. | I craved carbs before, and my weight loss dr gave me this to try. I take 500mg at night and its slow release. This is just enough to curb my cravings, and I have dropped weight. Now when I see sweets, I don't really want them. Plus the carb related nausua helps me regulate eating so much of them. | F | 44 | 6 weeks | 12/27/2009 | 5 | Type 2 diabetes | Initially cramping,gas(toxic. Could be used as a WMD)47lb weight loss. Nausea. Now on the time release..much better. | Good drug. Weight loss is from really no appetite. Some days I eat like a pig..others just not interested. Overall I feel great and my numbers are good as well. | F | 54 | 6 months | 12/16/2009 | 4 | A1C was a little high/poss. PCOS | I am wondering if anyone had these side effects as well: tiredness, hungry feeling (almost right before it's time to take another pill), & got a slight "period" earlier than normal even though I'm on the pill. Also, I "accidently" forgot I wasn't supposed to drink and had 2 beers while taking Metformin and I felt drunk so quickly and was hot in my face. I hope I can still drink eventually and this doesn't happen to me next time. (Even though I am not even a big drinker!) | I am taking Metformin. Just started this week with 250/2x day, now 500 mgs/2x day. Will be going up to 1000mgs/2x day. Hoping this helps me to regulate my blood sugar and also lose weight (my "gut"). I am hoping this pill doesn't affect my birth control pill! I was TERRIFIED to start taking this because I am extremely scared of throwing up! But I've been "OK" so far. :) Since I have only been this for a week, it's hard to give this a rating. I give it a "4" for now. | F | 36 | 7 days | 12/11/2009 | 5 | diabetes | For about 4 or 5 months I had frequent diarrhea but thankfully that subsided and I tolerate it quite well now. | I had a A1C of 12.7 when diagnosed and then ended up with 6.2 after 4 months of metformin and diabetes change. | M | 37 | 8 months | 12/3/2009 | 5 | PCOS/insulin resistance | nausea, bloating, diarrhea | I was originally put on metformin by a fertility specialist after being diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. When I was trying to get pregnant, I stopped taking birth control pills and my PCOS symptoms increased dramatically. I have always been a fairly healthy person- I like healthy food and anjoy being active. But regardless, I was usually about 20-30 lbs overweight. Metformin gave me regular periods, more energy, a small waistline (size 12-size 6), and allowed me to have a beautiful healthy baby girl. I did have have some very uncomfotable symptoms at first, but I slowly increased my dose starting from one pill a day with dinner. The worst symptoms disappeared- UNLESS I WAS EATING UNHEALTHY. One of the ways metformin works is to prevent your body from absorbing all the sugar from starchy food. If you eat food with a high glycemic index, that food doesn't get digested by you- it sits in your GI tract and gets fermented by bacteria. Hence the blaoting and diarrhea. So if you have a lot of symptoms while taking metformin, it may be due to eating the food that is contributing to your condition to begin with. | F | 33 | 6 months | 12/2/2009 | 5 | insulin resistence | Little or no side effects, until the fifth month of use. Joint pain, lower back pain on right side, and began spotting about a month ago. Lost 17 pounds with no effort, but am finding it back again and feel depressed. Back pain is of major concern right now and joint pain. | I've suffered with pcos and panic disorder for most of my adult life. Metformin has seemed like a miracle until now. I've had such tremendous energy! I've felt some a wonderful sense of calm and could almost stop taking xanax.Also leg pain that was intense after standing is all but gone. But in the fifth month of use, I've developed joint pain and lower back pain, some leg pain and beginning to spot after no periods at all in over a year. And before that, a complete year. I've been reading about having a B 12 problem while on this drug and am concerned. I'm more than concerned...I'm worried now that maybe this drug has brought on another set of problems. Any feedback would be very helpful. Thanks! | F | 54 | 5 months | 11/27/2009 | 4 | Constipation, otherwise great Blood Glucose control, A1C 6, FBS 80-110. ONLY The GENERIC BRAND worked for me. | I first started with the ROACHE brand for 4 weeks, it did NOTHING for my blood sugar. I switched to a generic brand made by another company and it worked perfectly, same dose, and has worked perfectly for 2 years. I take 500mg 3 times daily b/f meal. Wonderful. | F | 52 | 2 years | 11/20/2009 | 2 | PCOS | Tiredness, very thirsty | I tried this medication for PCOS a couple of years ago and only lasted a few days because of the tiredness. I just tried again and after only one day I feel like I have taken a sleeping pill and am extremely thirsty. I have heard these side effects can go away after a week or two, but I may investigate more natural solutions for PCOS. | F | 36 | 2 days | 11/13/2009 | 4 | PCOS | Stomach Pain, Fatigue, Aches | My doctor told me that if you reduce eating fatty foods you will experience less gas and stomach pain. I have tried to do this and I think this is true. Ive noticed that when I eat less fatty foods, I have less stomach pain. That may help those who are having bad gas or stomach pain. Im on my second week of 500 mg and I am now taking it twice a day and next week I will take it 3 times daily. | F | 21 | 2 weeks | 11/10/2009 | 4 | Insulin Reistance | Taking 1 x 500mg GLUCOPHAGE just before breakfast and again before dinner - no side effects. If I increased to 3 x 500mg or if I took it without food, the side effects were terrible stomach upset and loose bowels. | Energy levels are more 'steady' and weight that was impossible to shift before is shifting (-15lbs in 36 days). I already had low carb diet and gymmed 6x a week - so transitioning to recommend program was not difficult. Only problem now is I've not had my usually regular period. Doc put me on HRT yesterday. I don't want to take it. | F | 46 | 36 days | 11/7/2009 | 5 | PCOS/TTC | Stomach Cramps,Going to the bathroom often and urgently | I love this med. and hate it! It's sometimes a pain literally, but it works. I have been ovulating more frequently, but still long cycles around 35 days. I am just now starting Clomid with this and hoping that works. | F | 30 | 3 months | 10/23/2009 | 2 | PCOS | Extreme bloatness and gas. I was able to go to the bathroom regularly until I started this medicine. I thought this medicine was suppose to make you go the bathroom. I have to take metamucil now and I still do not produce a bowel like I did prior to taking this medicine. | F | 32 | 7 days | 10/14/2009 | 4 | PCOS | F | 20 | 1 years | 10/5/2009 | 1 | Weight loss, insulin resistant | Extreme bloating causing painful abdomen, constipation, gas. | I decided to add my feedback because my experience has been so OPPOSITE of everyone else. My bloating was so severe that I couldn't button my pants. I actually looked like I gained weight on this. The gas was awful too. I stopped taking it on my own because after 3 weeks my symptoms did not subside. | F | 47 | 3 weeks | 9/26/2009 | 4 | PCOS | Stomach cramping, loss of appetite, light headed if I go too long without eating. 500 mg a day. Dr says that those symptoms with go away within 2-3 weeks. | I have been on Glucophage for 5 days. I have already started a period after not having one for 2 months. | F | 29 | 5 days | 9/21/2009 | 1 | weightloss due to lypodystrophy | constant, explosive diarrhea | I have left more pairs of dirty underwear in bathrooms than walmart sells in a month. Chronic diarrhea, explosive and uncontrolable. Constantly looking for the nearest toliet. | M | 38 | 1 years | 9/21/2009 | 4 | type II | on the first three days I felt distant,grumpy, and shakey. Fine now. Some effects could be from glipizide that I also take. | has done a great job at bring down my blood sugar,(from over 400 down to the low 100's. Increased energy, better mood. | M | 40 | 45 days | 9/19/2009 | 3 | Type 2 diabetes | No real GI problems initially, no diarrhoea, mild nausea. Now really bad constipation and gas. Hope the constipation resolves itself. | Can do without the constipation but am somewhat relieved that it is due to metformin and nothing more sinister..........I hope! | F | 47 | 2 months | 9/10/2009 | 3 | PCOS | So far none except fatique | I have only been taking this for about a week now. Hopefully it will help out asap!! | F | 23 | 7 days | 9/10/2009 | 5 | Insulin resistance, PCOS | Update of an update of an update - Metformin works wonder for me, even up to this day. Lost 23 pounds in all. Recommended! | F | 37 | 10 months | 9/9/2009 | 1 | type II | FECAL INCONTINENCE-and it took me months to figure out it was the Metformin. I also have had a lot of trouble breathing and I never made the connection to Metformin. I broke out in a really bad rash, and stopped taking it, the FI went away, so I asked Doc to give me something new. DON'T TAKE METFORMIN! | F | 38 | 6 months | 9/4/2009 | 5 | Weightloss PCOS | diarrhea, heart burn, some stomach cramping, smelly gas | I started Metformin on Monday 8/24/09 - 250mg twice a day, morning and evening. Medication to be taken with food. I need to lose 50 pounds and have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, PCOS. I am 54 years old and have also had breast cancer, DCIS. I am hopeful that this medication will help regulate my PCOS. The first day I felt a bit strange, not dizzy but kind of not right if that makes sense. The second day I had diarrhea, not painful but had go GO NOW feeling. Today, I had 1/2 sandwich on wheat bread and made the mistake of putting a slice of cheese on my turkey sandwich. A few hours later I got stomach cramps and explosive diarrhea that lasted about 20 minutes and have had to visit the potty at least 4 times since then. Other than these episodes I'm doing fine. I see my doctor on September 7th for blood work. If all goes well, she will be increasing the dosage. I am not exercising right now but am pretty active. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress. I think cutting out carbs is the answer to this medication because I do feel much better if I've eaten a lot of veggies and protein. Would LOVE to hear from those who have lost a lot of weight with this drug, how long it took you and what type of diet you were on etc. Thanks so much!! | F | 54 | 6 days | 8/29/2009 | 4 | PCOS | I started taking 500gms once a day for a week, I had diarrhoea for most of the days. I then increased the dosage to 2 lots of 500gms a day. Still had the same diarrhoea problem with this but it was only in the mornings so it wasnt too bad. A week after that I increased the dosage to 3 tablets of 500gms a day. I straight away had quite bad abdominal pains, back ache and headaches. On the plus side tit seemed to bring back my periods which I havent had for 4 months. Which I think is why I had the abdominal pains. Overall as it has brought back my periods it is well worth taking if you can handle going to toilet few times a day. | F | 21 | 3 weeks | 8/29/2009 | 5 | insulin resistance | F | 54 | 90 days | 8/27/2009 | 5 | PCOS/Trying to Conceive | I began the metformin about 5 weeks ago because I had been diagnosed with PCOS and clomid alone was not working for me. | I struggled to get a period after stopping birth control in order to get pregnant. After about 6 months of trying to get pregnant (realistically it wasn't going to happen without a period) my doctor told me to go on metformin with clomid. I began the metformin about 5 weeks ago. I started out on 500 mg once a day, increased to 500 mg twice a day during week two, and 500 mg three times a day during week three and from there out. The first 3 weeks were rough... I had horrible diarhea many times a day and couldn't hardly take it. But I lost about 10 pounds in those weeks and my acne cleared. I have not had hairloss at all on my head like some others have reported. I have since found out that I am pregnant and that my levels are looking good so hopefully it can work for everyone else too. I totally 100% recommend it. If anyone has questions or concerns, feel free to email me! | F | 22 | 45 days | 8/14/2009 | 1 | First time script for Diabetes II | Nausea, dizziness, smell sensitivity to wanting to vomit, flu-like symptoms | Don't even remember the dosage, probably low. Within 10 days, as it increased daily, I felt like I had the flu plus a few other symptoms. I had to leave work early, go to bed and hope I felt better in the morning after the drug had left my system. Doctor didn't change dosage. | F | 52 | 10 days | 8/10/2009 | 1 | Type 2 Diabetes | Diarreah, joint pain, nausea, weakness, weight gain, peripheral edema, blood disorders, High triglycerides, kidney and liver problems. | I took it for a year and 1/2 and now all my health is messed up. I've got organ damage because of Metformin, Januvia and Glucotrol. Please, check always about allergic reactions to medications before taking them so you don't end up like me. Now I am allergic to all Diabetes Oral medications. Good Luck! You may email me if you need further info. | M | 40 | 1.5 years | 7/28/2009 | 4 | Insulin resistence-hypothyroidism | Started 500mg 1x day for 2 wks increasing to 2000mg. was told to take it at dinner. threw up 4 nights a week. Split the dose taking 1000mg in am and 1000mg in eve. MUCH BETTER!!!! I don't care if it said XR. I couldn't live like that. Diarrhea and vomiting all the time. Now that that I split it, I just am sure to take it with food. Now I am constipated - lots. Can't win but... and this makes it worth it, I have lost 25 lbs in 3 months. It is just a question of managing the side effects. I have respect for how miserable it can make me if I abuse carbs. I also take lots of B vitamin supplements. Helps with mood swings, lethargy, depression, and malaise I was experiencing. I will continue to take it, just carefully. | F | 47 | 4 months | 7/17/2009 | 3 | PCO | The 1st few days, taking just 500 mg/day, I only felt mild tiredness (maybe b/c my blood sugar dropped?). Then, since increasing to 1000 mg/day, I have had AWFUL heart burn and I had diarrhea for several days (even taking w/ food). My appetite has changed, no desire WHATSOEVER for candy or chocolate. I seem to be hungrier for small snacks, and not for large meals. | I am hoping this will regulate my periods, and get me on the path to fertility. I also hope it will clear my acne, and help me maintain a weight loss. After 2 weeks, all I notice is side effects. | F | 28 | 2 weeks | 7/9/2009 | 3 | PCOS | light headed to the point that I have to lay down, a loss of appetite, weight loss, depression, and feeling overall very tired. | I am mostly concerned about the dizziness because it is making it hard to function day to day. If anyone else has experienced this and has any pointers please email me. | F | 28 | 8 days | 6/30/2009 | 1 | Type II diabetes | nausea, hair loss, vomiting occasional, hair loss didn't know why, constant constipation, gasss, bloating, light headed, dizziness, no weight loss what so ever | I HATE this medicine and have been ignored by my VA doctor of my complaints, she thinks I'm crazy! I've been taking this stuff since early 2000, open for better suggestions to relate to another doctor | F | 54 | 11 years | 6/16/2009 | 3 | diabetes | M | 6 years | 6/15/2009 | 4 | weight gain from anti-psychotics | Diarrhea the second day. Occasional light headiness, some days super tired (fell asleep even after taking Adderall), just one mild headache, mouth tastes weird, more thirsty | I take 500mg twice a day. Definitely take it with food or you are more likely to experience stomach issues. Don't go too long w/o eating or you get light headed. Overall, the side-effects have been mild and short lived. Like it so far (lost 3 lbs the first week) | F | 27 | 14 days | 6/14/2009 | 4 | PCOS and Infertility | Dizziness, nausea, and muscle pain for the first month, soft stool thoughout entire time taking meformin, pain and acheness in upper back, and recently began noticing that I am losing hair (on my head) - now my hair is only about half as thick as it use to be. Does anyone know if hair will grow back after stopping medication? | Other than the hair loss I can deal with all of the other side effects. I was really hoping that this med would work because my husband and I really want to have a child however I do not want to contiue taking it if I am going to loose all of my hair. | F | 27 | 3.5 months | 6/11/2009 | 4 | for my insuline resistance | actually my side effects are unlike most of the other patients who are experiencing diarhea, am experiencing constant constipation! and very bad nausea and tiredness! | F | 33 | 30 days | 6/10/2009 | 1 | Type 2 | Very sick. Throwing up, Naseua bad cramps, continued diarrhea bad | M | 55 | 3 weeks | 6/10/2009 | 5 | PCOS | Bad GAS | I like this drug, but I fart like crazy. Can anyone give some good advice about that. I'm a young lady, but I'm farting like a big brute! The smell is out of sight too! | F | 30 | 2 months | 5/19/2009 | 5 | PCOS | Gas, Gas, and more Gasssssss! Shooo WEEEEE! | F | 30 | 2 months | 5/14/2009 | 4 | Insulin Resistance / PCOS | terrible diarrhoea, nausea, lost all desire to eat, gas | I have lost 11 pounds in about a week, I have cut my carb intake to under 75 grams a day and I also eat 25 grams of fiber a day. I can only eat lean meats or I get very ill. The thing I miss most is butter. But PCOS was dominating my life, well no more. I take 1000mg a day 1 500mg am with FOOD (and 10 mg fiber from food not supplament) and 1 500mg pm with food (and fiber from food not supplament). I have energy again. Stick with the med and know your limits as far a diet and you'll be amazed with the results. Eat the fat and sugar and pay later! | F | 28 | 2 weeks | 5/4/2009 | 3 | high blood sugar | none noted. hard to tell due to the girth of other meds due to brain tumor. | Metformin does not work yet Glucophage does. | M | 61 | 10 years | 5/3/2009 | 5 | pre diabetes | sometimes a little acid stomach which is remedied by eating a small protein snack, nuts or something. Loose bowels once in awhile, no big deal. Smellier gas, but so what. | My glucose readings have improved a great deal. I have lost no weight despite eating little and exercising regularly. But having better readings is great. So far haven't experienced hair thinning. Have been on it for about 6 weeks, 500mg extended release. | F | 63 | 6 weeks | 5/1/2009 | 5 | Type II Diabetes | Mild nausea | starting dose was 500 and I also take synthroid for hypothroidism and between both health issues I was having difficulty losing any weight. I work out 3-5 times a week at a high intensity and nothing changed. Doc upped dosage to 2000 a day and so far so good, no side effects and I'm losing weight | F | 45 | 1 years | 4/22/2009 | 3 | Type II Diabetes | none so far | Just started taking metformin today..starting to feel bubble guts but no diaherra..was diagnosed yesterday and my a1c number was 12.8..i guess that's really bad..all this is new to me..also my blood sugar was 235 after only eating a sandwich and a couple vitamin water bottles..i need all the advice i can get | M | 31 | 1 days | 4/21/2009 | 3 | Diabetes type 2 | Doc started me on 1000mg Glucophage x 2 a day, i.e. 2,000mg a day. Within a week my blood glucose (on a low-carb, almost no-carb diet) started dropping to almost normal levels. But also, then came the gastro-int. effects everyone mentions -- and then I noticed the hair loss. This was devastating as I have babyfine hair. I lost 12 kg which was really enough. I cut back to 1 x 500mg tablet per day. The GI symptoms went away, my bs went up! The hair loss, after taking $$$$ of supplements, slightly reversed itself after 12 months!!! But my bs went up. | Unfortunately, because my last A1C came back as 6.1% (on the edge of normal) I decided to add back another 500g Glucophage ... One tab in the morning, one at night. I've been back, therefore, on 1000mg a day -- and after 5 days my blood glucose has dropped ... and so is my hair: falling out again!!! I'm between a rock and a hard place: either I risk the higher blood sugar, or I keep my hair. I'm a woman. The choice is simple: I'd rather keep my hair, which is thin and soft enough. Yikes. (By the way, I am now on the XR (extended release) tablets. There seems to be no diff. between the 2 types). | F | 67 | 15 months | 4/12/2009 | 2 | I.R. | I am haveing alot of bathroom problems..i always always have to know where one is or my chances of haveing an accident are high. I feel constantly sick to my tum. Before I started taking this med. i had regular periods...but now mine is missing?? I dont know if this is a normal side effect or not? | F | 25 | 2 weeks | 4/7/2009 | 1 | Type 2 diabetes | Diarrhea. | Don't believe anyone who tells you that you might experience episodes of diarrhea which will go away as "your body adjusts" to this drug. In my case, it was the opposite -- no problems at first but gradually over a period of many months I started experiencing episodes of diarrhea. Eventually it became almost a continuous ocurrence -- I had to always be aware of where the bathroom was everywhere I went. It got so bad that I even ended up taking Immodium as a precautionary measure every time I got on a plane or took a long car trip. I began to wonder if I had Chron's disease or IBS. Never related it to the Metformin since I hadn't had problems to begin with. Then I saw a gastroenterologist who suggested I try stopping Metformin. Within 48 hours I was totally cured! And have been normal ever since. This is a horrible drug. | M | 60 | 2 years | 4/1/2009 | 5 | insulin resistant | really bad gas...and occasional diarrhea....other then that this pill is a miracle!!! | where do i begin...after not having a period for 3 months i went to my doc for some blood work and found out i was insulin resistant so she prescribed metformin. i take 500 mg twice a day with meals...i have totally changed my eating habits and along with walking every other day i have lost 20 pounds in 3 months! and not to mention my periods are regular again. i have so much more energy...and it has also cleared my acne....its a miracle pill!!!!! | F | 22 | 3 months | 3/27/2009 | 2 | High A!C and Dysautonomia | Gained 15 pounds first 30 days. A1C dropped first 6 months then increased to highest ever next 6 months (2 full points from 6.0 to 8.0) | F | 65 | 1 years | 3/17/2009 | 5 | newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic | The first day I took the meds I had explosive episodes in the bathroom. I went to the bathroom 14 times in one day with bad cramping and well, you know. If I did not get to the toliet in .98 seconds, I was in trouble. I had read all the posts prior to taking the meds to prepare myself and thought to myself, oh boy I am in for a ride with these meds. HOWEVER, the next day I had NO side effects and I have not had any side effects whatsoever since that first day ( I am using the time release XR version) | It's been 16 days and I am very thankful and pleased to report that I guess the drug does not produce severe side effects in everyone. My sugar level has come down very nicely together with radically changing my diet and incorporating excersise into my life. Over all I have no complaints and would encourage you not to get overwhelmed by the various reactions because it may not affect YOU the same way. | M | 39 | 16 days | 3/13/2009 | 4 | PCOS | QUESTION: I have taken two of these pills, yesterday at three and this morning at eight and I don't have side effects yet. Can any of you tell me when you first started having the SE's? Thanks! | QUESTION: I have taken two of these pills, yesterday at three and this morning at eight and I don't have side effects yet. Can any of you tell me when you first started having the SE's? Thanks! | F | 27 | 2 days | 3/12/2009 | 5 | P.C.O | lol @ farts, Glucophage has what I call trigger foods, certain foods will add to the um smell or amount of em. You learn to kinda play with when to take it (ex. dont take it right before eating pizza lol, you'll regret it, well ok the ppl in the room will lol) | Not sure if ask a patient will allow this link, but this was a story they did on my weight loss with glucophage in our local paper AJC. Glucophage / Metformin can be a pain in the butt to get use to but Trust me yall, its worth it !!!! http://www.ajc.com/services/content/health/stories/2009/03/02/weight_loss_success_Powell.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=9 | F | 31 | 2 years | 3/11/2009 | 5 | Type 2 Diabetes | Diarrhea the first few days; other than that, no side effects | This has been a wonderful medication for me! In addition to losing 28 pounds with very little effort, I have much more energy now than I did before taking metformin. | F | 50 | 120 days | 3/3/2009 | 4 | Diabetes Mellitus | Severe diarrhea and some cramps that do not subside over time. I also have moderate hair loss. Sometimes I feel lightheaded. Still it is the only drug that works better for me. I take 1000mg twice a day with Amaryl 4mg | I used to take the XR but the reaction was too bad and now take the regular pill. The drug also made me loose weight I had gained when taking Avandia, it was a dramatic change in very short time. | M | 58 | 2 years | 3/3/2009 | 4 | PCOS w/IR | I presently feel really good. I have only experienced 2 negative side effects- 1 being gas that is more prevelant approx. and up to 9 hours after taking. I fill a little bloated but nothing that is effecting my clothing. 2nd would be becoming extremely hungry if I don't eat something around every 2 hours. The further away I get from taking the pill the less prevelant it is, which I assume is because the meds are working out of the body. On a happy note this is day 4 and show a 5 pd weight loss already. | I am overall pleased with my bodies response to 500 mg once a day. My dose will go up after 7 days then again after 14 days. I only have one concern and that is how quickly the weight is coming off. I have noticed a lack of desire to eat sugary or starchy foods. I don't have a problem eating meals I am just making healhy choices when I do. I did loose weight from 2002-2004 (60 pds) but it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I worked hard labor and exercised a minimum of 1 hour a night with a 1200 cal strick diet. I am now praticing 1500-1700 cals a day low fat healthy carbs little to no sugar. I haven't started exercising yet and will add slowly so I don't overwhelm myself. | F | 31 | 4 days | 2/27/2009 | 5 | PCOS | The Usual GI symptoms listed in the other ratings IE. Farting, Diarrhea, cramps | In spite of the Loud Gross Farting (My Husband asked if we were living in FARTVILLE)LOL, Diarrhea and cramps...I must say this is worth it for PCOS. Anyone have tips for the embarrassing/stinky Flatulence? I have never farted so much in my entire life! Still worth it though! | F | 32 | 3 months | 2/26/2009 | 5 | t2 diabetes | first 2 weeks experienced diarrhea no cramps it then subsided over a 1 week period | I take 500mg 2x a day it has done wonders for my blood sugar and my 6mnth a1c is now a steady 4.5 - 5.0 down from a 7 when i first started taking it 2 yrs ago. I see people with positive experiences on here saying keep on taking it even though it makes you wish you were dead. Um not so much. What good is living if the meds you take make you feel really really bad, or worse. My doctor has always told me if a cure makes you feel worse than the condition, then we need to find a different cure. you and the doctor should be on the same team (team you). You and the doctor should actively participate in your recovery not just the doctor. If you feel this is not the case you should change doctors or become more active in your recovery if your not already. Just my opinion. | M | 39 | 720 days | 2/23/2009 | 3 | PCOS & Insulin Resistance | Hair loss, Diarrhea, Thyroid Issues. | Explosive diarrhea, Loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, hair loss, no real change in blood sugar levels even on a strick diet. Occasionally get extremly tired after taking metformin. My thyroid levels have been abnormal since taking this medication. Not sure if it's from the medication or not. I also noticed that I wake up with dry mouth and tend to be thirsty more. | F | 40 | 180 days | 2/22/2009 |
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