GLUCOPHAGE Reviews (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.4 (586 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 5  P.C.O Dont wait to go to the bathroom.... Or youll be washing some clothes next lol Amazing pill. After a few days I started noticing I had energy to do everything I wanted Plus more. I have lost about 33 lbs in 1 and a half months. (I have a hard time remembering to take pills, when I do stay on track the weight is flying off) My periods are almost clock work again. Hair on my face I still havnt really noticed a change yet, but the hair on my legs has slowed down to nothing now. My complextion is clearing up amazling to. (acne) Glucophage is the only current meds I am taking for P.C.O. F 28 1.5 months
7/28/2006
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 5  diabetic F 51 6 days
1/8/2007
 5  PCOS Gas Bloating Loose stools felt off balance for a couple days Lost about 8 pounds and im seeing my acne going away. I was having alot of low blood sugar spells now they are less frequent F 29 9 days
1/4/2007
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 5  PCOS I have just strated this medication, previously I was taking 500 mg. my Dr. increased it to 750 mg two days ago. With the 500 mg I have experienced loose bowel. I hope to lose 100 lbs. and eventually become pregnant. I have not had a period in years, so hopefully everything will go back to normal. I will keep you all posted. F 26 2 days
1/31/2007
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 5  PCOS loose stools/GI symptoms during first 2 months Weight loss This is a miracle drug for me. Gained lots of weight over 4-5 months due to PCOS. First 3 months on metformin and I lost about 25lbs :) I was already on a controlled diet (1400-1500 calories) and working out (1-1.5hrs 5xweek). It's like metformin just helped make those efforts actually count for something. Yes, it was uncomfortable when I first started taking it. Stick with it. You'll be happy in the end. I take 1000mg 2x day now, but started with just 500mg 1x week and ramped up over a 4-5week period. This greatly reduced symptoms. Initially, i was given the xr version at 1500mg a day (straight off) and couldn't handle it at all--threw it right back up. Careful introduction of the regular (non xr) version has been great F 25 1 years
10/24/2008
 5  PCOS Bloating, Stomach Ache, Using the bathroom constantly. I have lost some weight...Hoping I get pregnant. Weight loss is great too!!! Hope it continues F 29 1 weeks
10/10/2006
 5  PCOS/Infertility diarrhea, upset stomach, gas, nausea and weight loss. Currently taking 1000mg per day after dinner and 150mg of Clomid. Not diabetic or insulin resistant, but I need to loose 20 lbs. So far I've dropped 3 lbs in the last few days. Too early to tell, but I hope this does the trick. F 30 7 days
11/14/2007
 5  Insulin Resistance none yet. I wish I had see a doctor sooner. I have a ton of energy and feel so much better. I also lost 6 pounds in the first 8 days. F 42 2 weeks
12/19/2004
 5  PCO loose bowels for a week or so LESS HAIR!! my legs look like they did when I was 7 LOL Feel better,less tired,less hungry and have lost weight having Periods too. F 39 4 months
11/30/2004
 5  PCOS/hyperinsulinemia Diarrhea at first, reduced hunger I've been on Glucophage for just over 1 year. I started at 500 mg/day and ramped up to 2000 mg/day. I lost 65 lbs in about 4 months and have kept it off for 9 months (so far). I have energy and generally feel great! More importantly, between the glucophage and my diet (low-carb), my cholesterol has dropped, my insulin levels have dropped, my blood sugar is much more stable, and I am in much better health overall. F 35 14 months
8/13/2004
 5  Hyperinsulinemia/Insulin Resistance BEFORE MEDICATION: Hypoglycemic (Low blood sugar) attacks 4 or 5 times a day, confusion (inability to figure out simple situations), dizziness, loss of consciousness, extreme fatigue, sleeping all of the time, extreme nervousness, tremors, all of these symptoms happened too quickly to react to in time, headaches. I am on a permanent prescription of Metformin HCL, 2000MG a day, two at lunch, two at dinner. All symptoms have gone, insulin levels have returned to normal (I was triple the normal amount of blood insulin levels before Metformin). I feel alive again! EXTREMELY INCREASED Energy, Great Concentration, no low sugar attacks anymore, and I have lost 10KG (22 pounds) in the past three months and still losing. Decreased Appetite and I'm more active. This drug has given me my life back! F 22 3 months
6/16/2006
 5  pre-diabetes - weight lose Stomach cramps the first day and frequent trips to the restroom - no time to question if you need to go -YOU GO!!! Ramping up to 1000 mg twice daily (1)morning (1)night My dosage seems higher than other ratings. I hope this works. Unsure how I feel at this point - still lack energy - but alot of weight to loose. Current weight 270 goal 180. Wish me luck F 39 1 weeks
9/4/2006
 5  Type 2 First few days I had very loose stools and had to run to the bathroom. Stomach cramps too. Keep with it! The side affects do go away. I have begun to lose weight and have much more energy. F 40 2 months
2/8/2006
 5  UPDATE weight loss & tons of energy This was a update to my earlier post. I went to the dr the other day and I hadnt said a word to them about my weight loss and outa curisty asked them my weight from when I was there last lol. Their last weight was 256 or so. Now Im down to 213 Ü Yehhh. She kinda did a double take and said wow uve lost alot of weight lol... Nice to go to the dr for the first time and not be gripped at about not losing or gaining more. F 28 2.5 months
9/7/2006
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 5  diabetes 2 I did have to go the bathroom all the time at first but now i do not. I have not lost any weight but i am only taking 500 mg. I hope i do lose. For all those people who felt weird at first keep taking it does work. i started taking it before i went to bed and it works better for me. wonderful drug F 39 3 months
3/31/2006
 5  Weight , High Insulin level (PCOs?) Stomach upset,Diarrhea and constipation alternatively,Nausea and dizziness for the first few days,Stomach disorder continues... Currently,I have lost 7 pounds in 1 and half months.However I have previously taken this med.I have a history of two pregnancy wastages.My OB prescribed Glucophage after that.My periods were always normal.I was 76KG(167.2pounds)then.I lost 13 pounds,and I stopped the med after taking it for 9 months.But I was not mentally prepared to think of another pregnancy at that time.Meanwhile I again gained weight and this time my insulin(PP) level was really high(138mU/l)but fasting level is within normal range.My doc again prescribed Glucophage.I want to get pregnant again,but will have to lose a lot of weight before that.I am exercising and trying to eat less calories.with the 7 pounds weight loss I am hopefull.I have got a lot of hope from your posts,particularly those who gave birth to their children after being on this med.Wish me luck too. F 30 52 days
10/19/2006
 5  PCOS / Insulin Resistance When I first started taking this medicine (500mg) I would get a slight headache and experience some nausea nothing to bad. I have been on glucophage about a 2-3 weeks now and my dosage has been increased to 1500 mg. I am nervous about that but I am feeling okay. Since I have started I have went from 175.5 to 165. I am thrilled about the weight loss and I am hoping to lose 25 more pounds. I read some thoughts about the diarrehea and I hope that doesn't happen to me. F 21 3 weeks
11/21/2006
 5  ? Insulin Resistance/Weight Loss Knock on wood, but I have been taking for 2 1/2 months. I take 500 mg q day with breakfast. I experienced no abdominal type side effects. I have had some success. I have lost 16 lbs (176-160lbs) taking Metformin and sticking to a lower carbohydrate diet. During this time I haven't even excercised much, but I need to pick it up again. Before taking Metformin I had a pretty similar diet, and was excercsing, but the pounds weren't coming off t quickly. F 32 2.5 weeks
10/20/2006
 5  PCOS Diarrhea & stomach cramps over the 4 weeks buiding up to the full dose (+500mg per week util I reached 2000mg)...but symptoms were eased with a low carb diet It has worked wonders for me, after a few weeks my periods were every 33-35 days (rather than every 3-9 months)...I have lost weight (12 kg to date) but through a low carb diet & gentle exercise rather than the Metformin alone (I think if I upped the cardio & cut back further on the food the results would be more drastic)...I am more energetic and am sure the facial hair is less noticeable....It has transformed my life (and will hopefully enable us to create one in the near future) xxx F 37 7 months
1000mg 2X day
6/9/2011
 5  Insulin Resistant/Possible PCOS Lack of appetite/no sugar or carb cravings (HUGE achievement)/frequent urination In the past 3 years, I've gained 50-60lbs for no apparent reason. My mom has lived with this weight around her waist for years with no explanation. Finally, my OB-GYN diagnosed me with Insulin Resistance 3 days ago, and it seems like I have ALL the symptoms! I never would have guessed that my acne and severe fatigue could be associated with this. Anyway, I am taking 500mg once daily, and I will continue to add 500mg weekly until 1500mg daily. So far, I have not had a BM (which is normal for me because of my severe constipation). No stomach upset so far. I have increased urination from 3 times daily to 6 times daily, and this is hopefully solving my water retention! I have no desire for sugary or fatty foods, and my carb cravings are finally something that I can manage!!! So far I'm quite optimistic, but I will update in a few days. Lets hope for some weight loss/regularity/and a menses this month!!! F 25 3 days
500mg 3X day
9/10/2011
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