GLUCOPHAGE Reviews (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.4 (586 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare GLUCOPHAGE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR GLUCOPHAGE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 day | 2/13/2010 | 5 | PCOS/Insulin Resistant | First night mild cramping, soft stools and nausea | I have already notice an increase in my energy level. Thanks metformin, i'm so excited about our future relationship together.. lol.. im hoping to get pregnant in the near future, no rush but i am so happy because there is "HOPE" thats what i have been praying for. | F | 28 | 500mg 2X day | 11/18/2010 | 5 | PCOS | F | 23 | 1500 XR 1X day | 2/19/2011 Patient History | 5 | pcosw/hperincelimia | | 11/6/2001 | 5 | | 8/10/2007 | 5 | | 4/1/2008 | 5 | Diabetes Type 2 | I started taking it 2 years ago. Initially I experienced diarrhea but I was losing weight so I put up with the diarrhea, eventually it went away. | I have lost 40 lbs. over the past 2 years since I started taking Glucophage. My A1C is now normal. | F | 55 | | 12/10/2008 | 3 | Low blood suger and weight loss. | I am a newbie and getting ready to start Glucophage in a couple of days. I have been reading these comments for a couple of weeks since the doctor gave me the medicine - but with all of the side effects - and the fact that i was getting ready to go on vacation for 2 weeks - I decided to hold off till i returned. Now i am just waiting on Friday to come - incase i do have any bad side effects. I am basically going to be taking the medicine for low sugar and for the weight. Wish me luck. | F | 47 | | 7/23/2008 | 3 | Elevated insulin level...maybe PCOS | i havent started the medication yet | hey everyone, i am going to be starting glucophage soon, and i am really nervous about it, so do any of you have any advice for me? like how to reduce the diahreah and constipation and just general nausea?? if you could let me know, that would be great | F | 18 | | 4/9/2008 | 3 | DIABETES | | 1/6/2002 | 3 | PCOS & insulin resistance | Diarrhea, pain in muscles, joints, gut. I had some success fighting the diarrhea with fiber (psyllium husk) supplementation. I just stopped using glucophage because I got scared reading about lactic acidosis because I have been a heavy drinker and now am moderate, still working on cutting it out altogether. However, I think my symptoms were common and not related to lactic acidosis. | I take a heaping tablespoon of PSYLLIUM HUSK twice a day mixed in water. It was difficult at first, until I purchased a $20.00 little milk frother (it has a motorized mini wire whisk and is battery operated) at Linens & Things (like Bed & Bath) and it mixes the fiber and water FAST so I can chug it before it gets all lumpy and nauseating (think drinking ground unflavored oatmeal). Increasing your fiber reduces all the stuff I'm working on: obesity, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_fiber Let me know via posting if it helps. | F | 42 | | 10/18/2008 | 3 | M | | 6/23/2004 | 2 | | 9/8/2006 | 2 | type II diabetes | nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, metal taste in mouth | has not really lowered my blood-sugar level | F | 46 | | 11/20/2001 | 2 | F | 21 | | 2/14/2008 | 1 | diabetes type 2 | I felt really sick -- thought I was dying of some mysterious disease. Meanwhile, my blood sugar was rising and diet and exericse didn't help. When my doc raised my dose of metformin it became immediately obvious that this was the problem. I posted 2 years ago and wanted to update. Please read comments on Actos. It was even worse. Now I'm going to do insulin. Nobody complains about insulin except for the inconvenience. They also say the needles are not anywhere near as bad as the levels testing. | Read my comments on Actos. It was even worse. | | 11/19/2005 | 1 | Type 2 Diabetes | Fecal incontinence ... bad! I didn't dare leave the house. Constant nausea and periods of vomiting. | There's gotta be a better way that this 'wonder' drug. Taken for over a year but am stopping now. | M | 70 | | 11/28/2004 | 5 | pre-diabetes, lack of energy | maybe some nausea at first.. still experience frequent constipation & the drug totally changed my bowel habits (sorry..eww) | I'm using Metformin 500 (twice/day) in combination with Wellbutrin XL 300 (anti-depressant), and now I have much more energy, lost 15 pounds without changing food habits, now I've lost a total of 36 pounds with the drugs & food plan. I have more motivation, and I don't feel like I have to eat all day. Before Metformin, I'd graze on snacks because I felt tired all of the time.. not anymore! No more lazy couch potato days! | F | 27 | 1.5 times | 7/9/2006 | 3 | PCOS | I haven't started taking it yet, but I'm reading all the other reviews and I'm really scared about the side effects. | Sorry this isn't a review, but a question - I'm hoping someone will know the answer... I know that you are not supposed to take this medicine and drink alcohol. I don't drink often, but there will be occasional nights here and there where I'd really like to drink at parties or bars with friends. Do you recommend just skipping the dose of the medicine for that day, or is there a better solution to get around this? I'm scared of that acid reaction! I'll check back often for any responses, or please shoot me an email! Your response is much appreciated. | F | 22 | 0 days | 6/27/2008 | 3 | Lower blood sugar and A1C | Nausea, vomiting, low blood sugar, insomnia, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, achy joints | F | 27 | 0 days 500 2X day | 7/13/2021 |
GLUCOPHAGE (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE): Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. FDA Approval Date: 1995-03-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)