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 | PCOS and weight loss | Horrible diarrhea and vomiting the first few weeks until I realized that I needed to space 6 hours between doses. Now I just have loose stools and the occasional diarrhea. | I love this medicine. After 4 years of constant weight gain no matter what I did (100 ibs in 4 years) and a doctor that wouldn't help me, I switched doctors and within 4 days of my first visit she put me on Glucophage. I have already noticed a big difference. I'm no longer hungery all the time. I have much more energy. My acne has cleared up somewhat and my facial hair is starting to disappear. I find out next week just how much weight I've lost, but I can already tell that I've lost some. | F | 22 | 4 weeks 500mg 3X day | 11/2/2011 | 5 | Pcos & weight loss & insulin resist | Mild nausea, horrible migraines NSAIDs didn't help, complete loss of appetite, no sugar or carb cravings. I love this medication! My migrains have subsided and the nausea is bearable but the real kicker is the fact that i have absolutely no appetite whatsoever... Everytime i even think about food i feel sick. Thats extremely strange for me considering i used to love food. i guess you could say that i had a sweets/carb and grease addiction. i also used to drink nothing but diet coke and now i can't stand the thought of it... and i quit smoking too! this medication has been a life saver :-) | F | 25 | 1 months 2000mg | 12/15/2011 | 5 | Insulin Resistance/Pre-Menopause | I have not experience any major side affects except some brief nausea which passes as quickly as it comes. | I am thrilled and I am only 3 days into it. I have already lost 2.3 lbs(and this is my PMS week where I usually gain 4-5 lbs) and have energy like I haven't had in a while. My appetite has decreased and my cravings for real sugary foods have pretty much disappeared. I will repost weekly to update this information. | F | 40 | 3 days 500MG 1X day | 3/12/2012 | 5 | I am 28 years old and and was recently diagnosed with PCOS, although I think I've had it for years and years. I started menstrating at 11! I had such severe cramps that I'd stay home from school and in my mid 20's pretty much stopped having a period and started the most devastating acne:( I am not pre-diabetic or really overweight (I always have 10 pounds to lose) but I am taking it to regulate my cycle, possibly clear up my hormonal and cystic acne:( and start to ovulate so one day I can have babies! My fiance is a family physician and was weary about me trying this med because of the side effects but we did some research and found almost definite ways to prevent the gastric and bathroom problems: -Always eat before and a little after taking the med. -Stay away from dairy, carbs (sugar and flour) -Limit your fruits to only a few a day If you stick to this plan you really shouldnt have any drastic side effects:) I have noticed an IMMEDIATE change in appetite and seems it is MUCH easier to eat a healthy diet because the carb cravings are pretty much non-existent!!! Feels like a miracle! I was always always a sugar and carb feen! Felt like it was controlling my life and it was so so difficult to resist junk. I've only been on it 4 days but really feel like its a life changer! Hopefully it sticks around! I will update again giving it more time:) | F | 28 | 4 days 500mg 1X day | 3/5/2013 | 5 | Pcos/insulin resistance | First week it was rough. I adjusted my eating to be more low carb and lost 40 pounds in 3 months. My blood sugar is perfect now. Love it. | F | 38 | 2 days 500mg | 1/2/2013 | 5 | PCOS fertility | diarhea the first week after dinner and then none (500mg Metformin ER once a day) | I was pg the first month on it. It was my 5th month of Clomid. All of my pcos symptoms were gone within the first month (the hair took longer). | F | 26 | 4 months | 11/7/2005 | 5 | t2 diabetes | loose stools first couple of months. I have lost 40lbs on this drug-granted I eat differently but I know this has facilitated the weight loss. Blood sugars are great! | F | 43 | 8 months | 12/5/2005 | 5 | primarily insulin resistance, PCOS | Some gas and diarrhea for the first month while on 1000mg per day. After reading this site, I cut my pill in half and took 500mg in morning and 500mg at night - that seemed to help a little. Guess I knew that there would be these side effects, so I was already determined to stick it out. I did lose about 3 lbs in the first month. When I increased up to 2000mg per day (1000mg in am & 1000mg in pm), I had a little of the loose stools come back but that did not last as long as the first time (maybe only a week for my body to get used to this higher dosage). | I started Metformin at 1000mg in February. I read on sites like this that some women didn't experience benefits until they went up to 1500mg, 2000mg, or even 2500mg. I also saw a study that showed the same thing - that 1000mg and less didn't produce enough substantial benefits for weight loss and/or PCOS. Called my endo the first of March and asked that he move me to 2000mg per day (1000mg in morning & 1000mg at night). Only then did I really noticed benefits. In fact, before that I almost stopped taking Metformin thinking it wasn't doing anything except giving me the urge to go to the bathroom. Only when I went up to 2000mg did I notice a great reduction in sugar cravings and even decreased hunger overall. Had to actually make sure I ate frequently enough so I wouldn't get too low of blood sugar. Prior to this I was a sugar freak addict my whole life. I could go through a whole bowl (or pint!) of ice cream and it wouldn't even register with my body or mind. Now, I put th | F | 38 | 5 months | 7/5/2007 | 5 | PCOS | Bloated stomach, gas and a sicky feeling in back of throat (mainly at night)...and now n then stomach cramps | i find i feel worse if take the pill before eating...but im slightly more alert about getting n doing things..and dont sem to eat as much as i did before due to the bloatedness | F | 32 | 12 days | 1/29/2006 | 5 | type 2 diabetic | After 3 months of taking the glucophage I became pregnant with my first baby, at 37 years old. Outside of pregnancy I had no side affect at all. I now have a second child. Thank you glucophage! | F | 40 | 4 years | 3/11/2006 | 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 | 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 day | 2/18/2010 | 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 day | 3/5/2010 | 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 day | 5/15/2010 | 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 day | 5/28/2010 | 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 day | 6/3/2010 | 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 day | 7/19/2010 | 5 | insulin resistance/to help wt loss | none lasting. started slowly at MD suggestion, 500 mg then up to 1000 in one week | My NP offered this to me to aid weight loss. I had excellent results - 296 to 215 in about 10 months and have kept it off. I was aware going in that I would only lose about 60% of what I needed to lose to be of normal weight, but was willing to give anything a try. I watched my portion size and carbs, but essentially the weight fell off. | F | 55 | 2 years 1000mg 1X day | 9/4/2010 | 5 | PCOS | stomache cramps and diarrhea after that, loose stools, tiredness so I take it at night | As soon as I started taking it, my period that had gone on for 60 days just stopped. My energy level has improved significantly in the past 2 weeks, and my mood has been elevated a lot. I feel like this drug is going to change my life for the better. No weight loss, but I have the energy to get to the gym and really feel I can do things of my own volition now! | F | 22 | 14 days 500mg 1X day | 12/14/2010 | 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 |