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 insulin resistance | I have occasional headaches and stomaches. Most days I have explosive diarrhea but other days it is regular. The smell is awful. I have very painful cramps before the explosive kind. I have to stop what I am doing because of the pain. | I have lost more than 50 pounds while on this medication. I have less body hair and I have a lot more energy. I had a loss of appetite. It also regulated my periods. The pain was worth it, I feel great! | F | 21 | 2.5 years 750 2X day | 12/1/2010 | 5 | PCOS | F | 23 | 1500 XR 1X day | 2/19/2011 Patient History | 5 | glucose impaired | Lost 15lbs. First time e in 20 yrs. I found way to lose weight | F | 70 | 3 months | 12/31/2001 | 5 | pcosw/hperincelimia | i need this drug it was my answer | thank god for glucophage! | F | 22 | 2 weeks | 11/6/2001 | 5 | Diabetes | Diarrhea for first two weeks | Glucophage,following advice of dietician, good eating habits and exercise resulted in 107 lb weight loss, kept off for 2 years, and an ACH1 under 7 for over a year. | F | 31 | 2.5 years | 1/23/2002 | 5 | PCOS/Insulin Resistant | First two weeks slight naseau...loose and frequent stools (ew) | I lost 10 lbs the first month, but the real difference is IT STAYED OFF. I was having a REALLY hard time losing weight before, and could easily gain back what had taken weeks to lose in a weekend. My facial hair was COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL and I have had at least an 80% reduction. I'm taking 2000 mg per day, didn't realize the time of day mattered so I'll be trying that now. Periods are regular and PMS much, much better (less pain and less time) I also take a good Vit B Complex. | F | 31 | 2 months | 1/12/2005 | 5 | pre-diabetes | have lost 30 pounds in 4 months without changing any of my eating habits. I'm not exercising either, so I consider this an amazing feat! | F | 28 | 4 months | 2/14/2005 | 5 | PCOS | vomiting, loose stools, b12 deficiancy,weight loss, fatigue | wonderful have regular menstral cycle,lost 55+ pound, | F | 34 | 1.5 years | 5/5/2005 | 5 | Reactive hypoglycemia | Chills without fever, gas, constipation with intermitant bouts of diarrhea, but I've only been on this drug for four days. | I'm only in my first week on Glucophage, but it seems to be working. I suffer from reactive hypoglycemia and have not been able to stabalize my blood sugar through dietary modification unless I avoid carbohydrates altogether. While I still get some fluctuations in blood sugar when I eat carbs, it doesn't go as high, and it doesn't bottom out like it used to. Minus some side effects, which I hope will resolve over time, it seems to be making a huge difference. | F | 42 | 4 days | 3/5/2007 | 5 | hypoglycemia - insullin resistance | some diarreah | I had given up on this med when it was prescribed because of the diarreah. If you take the pill on a full stomach and you don't feel as sick. In 4 days I have lost 14 lbs and I am going to stick with this because I need to feel better. | F | 45 | 8 days | 5/31/2007 | 5 | PCOS | only good side effects , loss of appetite and weight loss, also return of menses and successful pregnancy! | F | 28 | 1 years | 2/11/2008 | 5 | PCOS/infertility | First 2 weeks, nausea, loose stool and extreme stools if you eat something the pills didn't like! | I am taking 2000mg a day. I take a pill with each meal and then one before bed. I now do not have any issues with loose stools but I am much more regular then I ever have been. I have lost 10lbs, my energy levels are getting better every week and I'm very hopeful that I will be getting pregnant soon since my cycles are now to 33 days! | F | 30 | 3 months | 1/3/2008 | 5 | PCOS | Stomach upset, feeling sick, wind, | I had my stomach lap banded 2001 i weighed 155kgs at the time and found I lost 40kgs within 2 years I then started putting the weight back on and didnt have a period often.... After getting married in 2004 we tried having a baby I fell pregnant 4 months later but suffered a miscarriage at 16 weeks I then didnt get my period and my weight went back up in 2005 i again fell pregnant and at 8 weeks suffered a miscarriage I saw 3 doctors who told me to loose weight and unless i had 3 miscarriages they couldnt help me.... I then found a doctor who did blood tests and looked at my ultrasounds from when I was pregnant and found i always had cyst's on my ovaries one was 1.5cms he put me on diaformin ( australian name) around Dec/Jan 2006 I also was told to go on a low GI diet.I weighed 120kgs I started having a period every 4 weeks and I lost 8kgs in 2 months and surprise surprise in April 2006 the 4th I found out i was pregnant again..... I was told to go off the diaformin and on the 23rd of D | F | 28 | 2.5 months | 5/19/2007 | 5 | PCOS with Insulin Resistance | I haven't really noticed any side effects yet,except feeling better. I have maybe noticed some sleepiness right after I eat and have taken the med. Also thirst. I have been drinking more water and tea. I started it about 38 days into a cycle where I haven't gotten my period yet and after a week of 500mg I am spotting but I haven't had the acne that usually accompanies my periods and also I have a decrease in mood swings, even when I am usually irritable because I work nights and often don't get enough sleep | I have not been dieting this past week, I have kinda trying this to see how my body works with it under my regular type of circumstances. I normally get dumping after meals due to gall bladder being taken out, but since beginning this, I actually have not had this happen. I went ahead and did my increase a couple days early to 2 tabs(to 1000mg) a day and so far so good. I've lost 3 pounds already and have been eating normally. I can say I haven't felt like eating in between meals, and feel more satisfied more quickly in general. But it's only been 1 week. I'll have to keep you posted on my progress. I am also hoping to get pregnant, although I hadn't been trying before, so I wasn't considered "infertile" but I know I wasn't ovulating all the time. I hope this helps my cycle but it's too soon to tell yet. | F | 38 | 7 days | 9/19/2007 | 5 | PCOS, Insulin resistance | I have not had many side effects yet. Although I do feel a little more tired. I have not had the diarrhea or bloating as alot of others have had... | I have been taking this for only 6 days now, and I have lost 7 LBS!!!! This is so exciting for me - I thought maybe 2 or 3 (because I have really been watching what I eat and drink) but 7 lbs!! This only encourages me to continue to eat healthy and take this medication, because I also feel MUCH better. | F | 30 | 6 days | 10/24/2007 | 5 | PCOS | Mild headaches | I am taking this for past 11 months - two 500mg tablets per day -one in morning and one in night. Have lost 10 pounds over this period. Now getting my periods regularly.No adverse symptoms. I think the dosage should be increased gradually to avoid the symptoms. | F | 26 | 11 months | 8/10/2007 | 5 | type II diabetes | No side affects. None that other people have experienced. | I have lost 20 lbs after being on this med for 7 weeks. I have a reduced appetite and have to remind myself to eat sometimes. I currently take 500mg with my evening meal. I return to the doctor in 6 weeks and will see about upping the dosage. I also have stepped up my exercise regime. Plus, the rx is free with my health plan, but is only $4 without it. What a deal! | F | 50 | 7 weeks | 8/9/2007 | 5 | PCOS/Infertility/Insulin Resistance | Malaise, cramping, nausea, loose stools, headaches | Got pregnant very easily with first child after years of irregular periods. Took 5 years to conceive son happened with 150mg Clomid and 1500mg Glucophage.Had only a few stomach upsets. Now trying for baby #3 MAJOR stomach issues this time! After reading posts thinking it may be becasue it is generic...calling DR on Monday. No great weight loss to speak of also cardio 4x a week and weight training 2X a week so not sure if the little I have lost has anything to do with the medication. | F | 29 | 1 months | 8/10/2007 | 5 | Insulin Resistant, PCOS | I have had a few bouts with diarrhea and nausea. The first week I did not monitor my carb intake and experienced headaches but so far so good. | I came to this website to see how it worked for others. I have lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks and I feel so much better. The first week was a little rough until I realized that fiber keeps down the nausea and drinking lots of water also helps. I have lost 2 inches off my waist and 2 inches off my hips. I exercise at least 4 times a week and the medication seems to be doing what the doctor said it would do. I take 1000mg twice daily. I eat sensible. My doctor also put me on Calcium Carbonate 3x daily (500mg ea) and I also know that all this medication depletes the B12 vitamin in the body so I take that in addition. I have no hair loss and I have a healthy appetite, meaning, the medication makes me less hungry but I eat more sensibly and smaller portions throughout the day. I also eat more protein which helps with the weight loss. If the body does not have the proper nutrients, that also impacts the performance of this medication. I love the fact of being more regular with the bath | F | 33 | 3 weeks | 5/17/2007 | 5 | PCOS | Read below | I gave birth to my son on the 23rd Dec 2006, since having my son my weight has gone from 95kgs to 114kgs in the last 4 months I have not had a period and my skin is dark in places and full of pimples as well as lots of fast growing hair on my legs, stomach underarms and feeling tired all the time no energy ect.... So im back on Diaformin so I hope to finally loose the weight and feel my old self. So dont give up these tablets do work you just need to stick at it and yes it helps with falling pregnant if you have PCOS only took me 3 months so good luck! | F | 28 | 2.5 months | 5/19/2007 |