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 |
| 4 | PCOS | Diarrhea--bad at first, not so terrible now (only if I eat something high in fat); nausea and vomiting (at first); bloating; loss of appetite and WEIGHT LOSS! YEAH! | So far, so good. Not sure the weight loss is caused directly by the Met or indirectly through the diarrhea it causes. I hope it's the former... and that I keep on losing weight ('cause I definitely need to). Dose is 850mg times 2, taken at bedtime each night. | F | 24 | 1 months | 5/11/2005 | 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 | 3 | PCOS / Insulin Resistance | Severe stomach pain, cramps, diarreha. | Went on and off the drug because of this side effects. I would wake up in the middle of the night with a sharp stomach wrenching pain and had to get up and run to the bathroom. It became impossible when I had a job that limited bathroom breaks. It did regulate my menses but I had to stop taking it on behalf of my stomach. Now I'm off glucophage and seem to always have heartburn, occasional acid reflux and often soft/watery stools. | F | 28 | 3 months | 4/27/2005 | 1 | Type 2 | HAIRLOSS HAIRLOSS HAIRLOSS!!! | My sugers were fine on 3 500gm a day but I had really bad hairloss within 1 month. After trying other forms of tablets for 3 months my doctor said it wasn't the metformin so I tried again and hairloss is worse then before. PLEASE BE WARNED it has ruined my life.(But it will get better I know) | F | 31 | 3 days | 4/23/2005 | 2 | Insulin Resistance | Nausea, stomach cramps, bad headaches, fatigue, drowsiness, pain in upper right quadrant, generally felt unwell | Have tried to take Metformin (850mg 2 times per day) 3 times for about 3 weeks each time over the past 8 months, because I read very good things about it for Insulin Resistance. Each time I tried to take this medication, I would have unbearable side effects, which just seemed to worsen, instead of lessen with time. I even tried cutting the tablets in quarters, and just taking a quarter of an 850mg. tablet 2 times per day, but still could'nt tolerate it. I really wish it would have worked for me, because I know that I need it. | M | 35 | 8 months | 4/8/2005 | 3 | Insulin resistance | Diarhoea and nausea first 2 weeks. Now severe constipation and abdominal bloating. Takes 3 x 500mg per day. | Reduced sugar cravings. No weight loss so far. | F | 40 | 1 months | 4/1/2005 | 3 | PCOS/Insulin Resistance | diarreah,excessive gas, nausea the first few weeks | I am feeling a lot more energetic,not really sure what else i have gained as of yet. I am on 1500 mg a day and am hoping in the next few weeks I'll see more results. | F | 27 | 3.5 weeks | 3/12/2005 | 1 | diabetes | Diarrhea. I have had about 30 lbs weight loss, which is good, but not sure the side effect is worth all that. | I'm on Metformin and I have to take fiber supplements all the time to control diarrhea. My next dr. appointment will be to change to another medicine. | F | 60 | 6 months | 2/23/2005 | 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 | 4 | DM 2 non insulin dependent | none | Great medication, has kept me in good control with A1C levels in the 6-7 range. | F | 42 | 10 months | 2/4/2005 | 1 | PCOS | Terrible nausea, diarrhea, felt lousy | Couldn't leave the house most days. If going on a trip had to stop taking for days ahead of time to prevent accidents. After taking for 2 years starting gaining weight and loosing effectiveness. My hormones were out of wack again! | F | 35 | 2 years | 1/26/2005 | 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 | 3 | Polycystic ovaries / fertility | Feeling of having too pee all the time. severe constipation, gas. No loss of apetitite, no weight loss as yet :( but have added exercise to my routine. | fingers crossed ! am hopeful it will work... | F | 33 | 2 weeks | 1/2/2005 | 4 | PCOS | Gas, bloating, tummy pain, nausea, diarrhea. All of this after increasing dose to 1000mg twice a day a week ago. Is this normal??? I'm worried about lactic acidosis. | Pros: regular periods, less appetite, more energy, fewer migraines, feel better in general, NOT GAINING WEIGHT!!! | F | 24 | 2 months | 12/28/2004 | 4 | Diabetes | Side effects were gas, feeling light headed and tired. I wish I could get the energy effect | I am hoping this will work. I take 1000 mg 2X daily. I did not know you had to take it at the same time every day, and to make sure you have something in your stomach. It does make one wheezy. | M | 44 | 30 days | 12/27/2004 | 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 | 4 | weight control | poops, gas | no cravings only been on it for 2 weeks good so far | F | 32 | 2 weeks | 12/5/2004 | 3 | Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome | I am starting to notice that my feet and hands get cold and think it could be the glucophage contributing to circulation issues. I never had this before I started on the medicine. | F | 35 | 1 years | 12/1/2004 | 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 | 1 | Type 2 Diabetes | Fecal incontinence ... bad! I didn't dare leave the house. Constant nausea and periods of vomiting. | There's gotta be a better way that this 'wonder' drug. Taken for over a year but am stopping now. | M | 70 | | 11/28/2004 |