GLUCOPHAGE Reviews (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.4 (586 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare GLUCOPHAGE with similar:
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| 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 | 4 | To lose 40 lbs gained from Seroquel | First I got extremely nauseous, my stomach was cramping, I went to the bathroom a lot, and I was extremely tired. Now those are pretty much over. | I am not hungry anymore! This is a miracle weight loss drug. I was skeptical but I literally eat maybe 1/3 of what I had before starting this drug. I hope to lose the 40 lbs I gained from Seroquel. I'll post another update after a few months of taking this drug but I think I'm going to be posting that I've lost a lot of weight. | F | 27 | 5 days 300mg 2X day | 12/31/2012 | 1 | Type 2 diabetes | It turned me into a ticking poop bomb. I could have sudden and explosive diarea at any time, as well as constant upset stomach. I stopped taking it and became regular again, and I felt a lot better. | And it did nothing for my blood glocose level. | M | 55 | 3 weeks 500 mg 2X day | 6/29/2012 | 3 | Type 2 Diabetes | No nausea. However, 1 week after initial dose, I noticed some itching on my arm then some spots on my legs. Now I have some sort of eruptive rash on both legs, front and back torso. There is at least one other documented case. | I am afraid I will have to stop taking it. I feel good. Blood sugar dropped dramatically and I lost 8 lbs the first week. I hope there is something else that works as well without the itchy, bumpy rash. It looks like some sort of pox. | F | 48 | 2 weeks 500 mg 2X day | 6/22/2012 | 3 | Hyperinsulinemia and wt loss | Mild nausea and stomach upset for first 2 days and when I take it I feel very very hungry after 3 hours and I tend to eat not more but only to fulfill my hunger | F | 38 | 7 days 500 mg od | 6/12/2012 | 2 | to loose my weight around the tummy | My tummy very bloated and retaining water | F | 41 | 3 weeks 700mg | 3/15/2012 | 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 | 4 | PCOS | I've only been on metformin for almost a week now. Im on 500mg a day and gradually working my way to 1500mg a day(3 tabs). The first day I had major diarrhea all day. The next couple days it was only once a day. The past 3 days I havent had one bowel movement, but have felt major nausea. My appetite has decreased and Ive only been eating because I have to, not because I'm hungry. Sometimes i'll feel hunger come on but it either quickly subsides when I think about food or I will eat and feel nauseous half way through. Smells also make me nauseous. I'm going to start 1000mg tomorrow, and we'll see how that goes. It's really too soon to decide whether the drug is beneficial to me but my hopes are high. | F | 27 | 6 days 1500mg | 2/21/2012 | 3 | TYPE II DIABETES | i started to experience nausea stomach upset and my stool is brown and very watery. Apart from that i do not have an appetite which is good because i want to lose weight at least 20 to 50 pounds so i can get off of this medication. | Overall very satisfied | M | 47 | 4 days 1000mg 2X day | 2/4/2012 | 4 | pcos and ttc! | Well at first I was very nauses and somewhat and that went away in No time!! Metformin is a great drug because at first I couldn't get my period on my own and now I look forward to 1 every month! As for me concieving I have yet to accomplish that! Hopefully one day bt I'm just taking it one day at a time! As for women out there having problems like me! Don't Give Up There's Always Hope! #BabyDust.. | F | 21 | 8 months 500 | 12/28/2011 | 1 | PCOS | horrible, constant diarrhea at any dosage. could not live a normal life on this drug. | F | 31 | 4 months 2000 | 12/28/2011 | 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 | 2 | weight loss | Extra fatigue. | F | 57 | 3 months 500 daily | 11/28/2011 | 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 | 3 | Type 2 Diabetes | Mild stomach upset for brief period. Tiredness. | The first day was the only day that I experienced any mild stomach upset and after that I really don't have it anymore. I do however feel very tired. I started on a dosage of 500mg of the extended release form once a day. My fasting number came down, but not enough so my doc upped it to twice a day. Just started on the 2 pills a day this past weekend so not sure if its working just yet. But just so afraid of feeling this tired every day of my life. I am only 36 and my husband is a young 40. We have no kids, so I dont think i should be feeling this way at 36. I just want to come home from work and lay on the couch...but I force myself to cook dinner, clean up, and watch some TV. Hubby is great and helps me alot. Thankfully I have someone in my life who cares about me as much as I do. I just want to feel good again. Also, has anyone ever experienced any hair loss on this medicine? I have very thick and lots of hair on my head, as do all the women in my family. I just want to make sure it stays that way!! I just read some stuff and am getting myself worried. | F | 36 | 3 weeks 500mg 2X day | 11/1/2011 | 3 | Diabetes | Constant watery stools and stomach cramps. Strange, as no problem on 500 x 3 times a day. | F | 57 | 30 days 850 3X day | 9/21/2011 | 4 | Pre-diabetic | Nausea | I have already lost 7 pds. | F | 31 | 30 days 500 1X day | 9/13/2011 | 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 | 4 | PCOS | In the begining I had the dreaded diahorea, but the frequency of it has diminished considerably. Nausea from time to time. Reduced appetite. | I like this medication. It has helped me. I was diagnosed with PCOS and am taking the Metformin with Ocella. The first month I had a menses when I hadn't been having it regularly since, well, EVER. I have changed my diet to a reduced carbohydrate diet so that is why I believe I don't have the tummy symptoms as most people do. If I drink more than 2 glasses of OJ I get nauseous, don't know why yet, but it never happened before I started on the medication, so I place the reason there. It is very important to reduce junk food and fast carbs and high fat foods when on metformin, that is the exact reason why you get the tummy issues. The junk food wants to raise your blood sugar and the metformin is trying to lower it. It's a battle in your insides where the drug wins. Messily, LOL. I have lost weight as well, about 11 pounds with minimal exercise but I feel I've plataued so I'm going to be going to the gym now. All in all, metformin is a good drug as long as you are serious with it and change your diet for the better and healthier. | F | 25 | 7 weeks 500MG 3X day | 9/6/2011 |