GLUCOPHAGE Reviews (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.4 (586 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare GLUCOPHAGE with similar:
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| 5 | PCOS | none started taking it yesterday | I was wondering if anyone had a low carb high protein diet they could email me. I am 19 yrs old and have had multiple miscarriages, so my doc finally after I went to another doctor and had some tests done prescribed me glucophage only 500 mg a day, I was also wondering any of you guys know the stats on having multiples while on this medication [email protected] Thanks | F | 19 | 1 days | 3/13/2007 | 4 | pcos | nausea,chills,headache | although these symptoms seemed severe at first in about 12 weeks they seemed to have decreased. I have lost 22lbs at first slow but consitent. I feel this is one of the only meds that have worked for me. In the beginning I thought - no way can't do this and now I feel like there is no way I can stop this! my advice is be patinet!!!! | F | 32 | 8 months | 3/13/2007 | 5 | PCOS | headache | Wondering if anyone knows how long a person with PCOS has to be on this medication before transitioning out of it....or is this for life??? I want my symptoms (no period, hair loss, hirsutism, weight gain) to be minimized so hopefully this will work. Feel free to email me! | F | 32 | 1 weeks | 3/12/2007 | 2 | Type 1 Diabetes | Diarreah, Upset Stomach | It appears that I'm the only actual diabetic on here, everyone else is a "type II" or has PCOS. Now I'm wondering why my doctor has me on Glucophage in addition to my insulin. It doesnt seem to be changing anything. I'm not overweight (5'8 125lbs) and I don't have PCOS. It must be nice to be able to control your "diabetes" with a pill instead of an injection. | F | 30 | 6 months | 3/12/2007 | 3 | Type II Diabetes | Nausea and severe stomach cramps. I haven't had a period since my hysterectomy 24 years ago and sudddenly I feel like I have menstrual cramps again. It happens within 15 minutes of taking the Glucophage (with a meal) and lasts for up to an hour. Ugh! | F | 54 | 2 weeks | 3/9/2007 | 3 | Impaired Glucose Tolerance | nausea, bloating | Haven't seen any improvements really. Thought after reading some of the posts that I might see some weight loss - nothing yet. Have 30 lbs to lose. Any suggestions? I exercise 4-5 days per week, and eat approx 1200 cal. a day. | F | 34 | 12 days | 3/7/2007 | 5 | PCOS | Terribly constipation and constant naseau | It worked! Never got my period because I got pregnant! No continuing to stay on until end of 1st trimester to help prevent gestational diabetes. Constipation and naseau could have been from pregnancy, I've heard that some women get those symptoms from moment of conception, and I sure had them until I was about 8 weeks along. | F | 24 | 3 months | 3/6/2007 | 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 | 4 | Diabetes | On it for about two years. Very loose bowels - often! But got better. Some stomach pain, then shooting diarrhea, but now only occasionally. Saw that some people said hair loss - I've had a lot of hair loss since I've been on it, but never associated it till now. Also, I've been experiencing muscle soreness in my legs for over a year and muscle weakness in general now. Could this be a side effect, and is any one else experiencing this? | F | 50 | 2 years | 3/5/2007 | 4 | IR and PCOS | Upset stomach, loose stool, nausea | So far the GI affects haven't been that bad. I mostly feel sick when I take WITH food or when I eat/drink something with alot of sugar in it. My appetite is almost non-existent but when I do force myself to eat my stomach hurts for hours afterward and I feel pretty nauseous. So far I've lost 5 pounds in 5 days but a good portion of that is likely water weight from taking Spironolactone too. | F | 32 | 5 days | 3/4/2007 | 4 | Type 2 Diabetes | Severe nausea, loose bowels, diarrhea, migraine-like headaches, anxiety. | The nausea is lessening, but it still exists. I lost some weight, but believe it's not the medication, it's the nausea and contstant running to the bathroom. I also experience waves of 'anxiety-like' symptoms consisting of sweating, headaches, and overall nervousness. My doctor can not explain why I have the anxiety like symptoms. My cholesterol, which was once 'normal range' is now very high since taking Glucophage. I wish the nausea would go away and my cholesterol would decrease. I am on a low-fat low carb diet combined with exercise. I take immodium everyday to control the diarrhea, since I have to work and have a life! However, since being treated for Diabetes, I have more energy and the 'after eating' headaches have decreased. | F | 34 | 4 months | 2/25/2007 | 5 | PCOS | No side effects at all!! Taking 1500mg metformin-XR in the morning with breakfast. I have had no diarhhea or stomach upset. | I have been taking this since october 2006. I seem to have lost 5 pounds or so without even trying. I haven't altered my diet at all and I still eat lots of carbs but I hope to change that and increase weight loss. One thing I have noticed is that I am not as "groggy" in morning when I wake up. It used to take me at least an hour to feel awake in the morning, but now it only takes ten minutes or so. So far it has not totally regulated my periods but I did get pregnant the second month of taking it(ended in m/c though). It is hard to tell if it improved my cycle length since I have not gone through any complete cycles because of the pregnancy and miscarriage. | F | 37 | 4 months | 2/18/2007 | 4 | weight loss | slight abdominal cramps; zero appetite (not sure this is good); lost 5 pounds in three days!! | F | 53 | 3 days | 2/13/2007 | 3 | PCOS | I have only been taking it for a week but I was supposed to go up on my dosage but I have a terrible kidney infection. I decided not to because my temp dropped to 95 and my blood pressure dropped too. Since kidney trouble puts you at risk for lactic acidosis (scares me to death) I am waiting on my own volition. No diarrhea. I have IBS and it actually went away, so far. I am only at 500mg. I feel very level on the drug. Want to have a period and get pregnant. That's the goal. | F | 21 | 9 days | 2/12/2007 | 3 | Weight Loss | Diahrea, Nausea in the beginning...now occasional diahhrea. | It's starting to work - I think, after 5 weeks. We've increased it and I've lost about 6 pounds. I'm about 20 pounds overweight | F | 35 | 35 days | 2/12/2007 | 3 | Type II | Severe muscle stiffness, soreness | I'm an excessive exerciser and just thought my increased regmine was the cause. I'm off the med. now, waiting to see improvement in muscles. | M | 42 | 3 months | 2/7/2007 | 5 | PCOS | Really bad GI upset. I have IBS, so I thought I could handle it but it is horrible! If I eat something with too much fat, I literally can not get off the toilet for an hour or so. I have been taking an immodium everyday, or every other day. | I have about 60 pounds to lose. In the first week I've lost 4 pounds. I'm also on a low calorie diet and exercise everyday. It's really too early to say if it's helping with the facial hair or irregular periods, but I will update at a month in. Please.. feel free to contact me if you are in a similar situation.. I'd love to swap stories and support. :) | F | 26 | 7 days | 1/31/2007 | 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 | 4 | Type 2 Diabetes | Diarrhea-gas-intestinal cramping. | I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes on Monday, 1/22/07 and started on metformin on Saturday 1/27/07. Four hours after the first dose, bad diarrhea w/cramping started and lasted for 4 hours, with very frequent restroom visits. Loose stools did not return until yesterday, 1/29/07. Am taking 1 tablespoon of Benefiber this AM to see if it will stop the diarrhea and cramping. Other than GI effects, which are manageable, albeit uncomfortable at times, my sense of physical well-being has increased many fold. Feel like all my "ducks are in a row", so to speak, and am not going to stop taking just because of GI problems. | F | 53 | 4 days | 1/30/2007 | 3 | PCOS - infertility | nausea, diarrhea, headache | I take 500mg twice daily. I have had abnormal bleeding. The discharge comes at the time i should be having a cycle but no actual bleeding. I'm hopeful that things will start to regulate | F | 28 | 2 months | 1/30/2007 |