GLUCOPHAGE Reviews (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.4 (586 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare GLUCOPHAGE with similar:
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| 2 | PCOS | Nausea, alternating constipation diarrhea, leg cramps, headache, disorientation, fatigue, metal taste-esp after drinking water, anxious, abdominal pain, breathing sometimes slows with 'pressure' feeling, no apetite, weight loss. | Been on Glucophage since november 2009, still no period or bleeding. Some days are perfectly fine but I'd say 60-70% of the time somethings wrong. Also has anyone been getting extreme hot flashes? I'm 20 and I get about 10-13 hot flashes a day. Sometimes the smell of food is too much I have to leave the room. | F | 20 | 8 months 1000mg 2X day | 7/20/2010 | 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 | 3 | PCOS | Nauseous, metallic taste, vomiting,dizziness and severe headaches | I was put on metformin to regulate my period which disappeared once I went off of birth control. My husband and I are trying to conceive and with this drug I'm hoping not only to start my cycle again but to conceive. This is the craziest drug I've ever been on. I throw up when I eat a large meal and the thought of food sometimes makes me want to vomit. I've lost a few pounds and I see that as a positive. I'm almost done with this amount perscribed to me and I haven't gotten my period yet and I'm getting worried. I woke up yesterday and today with the most sensitive feeling in my nipples. They are so sore and hard, I'm wondering if anyone else had this reaction? When my friends complain about getting their periods I wanna punch them in the face because I'd do anything for mine to come :( Would love to hear any feedback or comments/suggestions. | M | 31 | 1 months 500 mg 2X day | 7/12/2010 | 3 | Type 2 Diabetes | Explosive diarrhea every 3-4 days for first year. High blood pressure (first time ever) after 2 months on glucophage; now taking Diovan and Hctz as well. Constant pain in all joints; tingling and pain in legs and feet to the point I can't sleep; severe nausea occasionally; definite lack of appetite. Headaches; cavities; potassium deficiency; fingernails ridged and brittle; hair and skin dry; lack of sleep causing other problems. How many symptoms due to glucophage and how many to Diovan is up in the air. | Must say, it worked in the fact that my A1c is within normal range now, 4.7 being the highest since starting it. I do the whole shebang/ 6 small meals a day/ limited carbs/ lots of water/ lots of exercise (I eat even though I am seldom hungry. Very hard to do). Lost 85 pounds in first year. Diarrhea was awful; every 2-3 days at first. Called it 'clean out days'; I just didn't leave the house those days. After 3 years it is no longer a problem, however, lack of appetite is. Rest of symptoms making it intolerable. With Dr. approval I am now seeing an herbalist who specializes in muscleology; she is helping me get off meds a little at a time. So far so good but will take time to complete. First order of business was to work on Peri-menopause symptoms; those are now gone. Time to work on the rest! | F | 49 | 3 years 500 mg 2X day | 7/9/2010 | 4 | PCOS | upset stomach at first, definate lack of appetite, a little tired sometimes | Started at 500 MG twice a day with no changes, so doctor changed my dosage to 1000 MG twice a day. I have had great results. My periods are still not normal, but they are a lot better than before. I lost 15 lbs the first 3 months I was on the new dose. I just don't have much of an appetite. Sometimes the idea of eating is enough to make me sick to my stomach. I've been eating better and exercising and have now lost 61 lbs all together. I am hoping the medicine will help me begin ovulating so my husband and I can conceive. | F | 36 | 1 years 1000 2X day | 7/7/2010 | 3 | pcos | some nausea, gurgly stomach, gas, soft stool every other day, metal taste | The side effects have not been too bad. They seem worse after acidic foods. I was hoping to lose weight, but have not so far....but diet needs improving. | F | 29 | 3 weeks 500mg 2X day | 7/6/2010 | 3 | Type 2 | NO (GI problems, Weight loss)AS MENTIONED BY OTHERS ...I TAKE SMALL PORTION OF FOOD FOR LUNCH AND DINNER..STILL SAME WEIGHT | NOT REALLY SEEING GOOD NUMBERS, BUT WHEN I DO EXERCISE AND LESS AMOUNT OF CARBS INTAKE, THEN THE NUMBER COMES AROUND 104-120 AFTER 2 HRS LUNCH OR DINNER READING. FASTING LEVELS ARE STILL AROUND 110-125. ANYONE CAN SHED SOME LIGHT TO LOWER FASTING NUMBERS. | M | 42 | 30 days 500 mg 2X day | 6/22/2010 | 3 | Insulin Resistance | I am taking this for PCOS and Insulin Resistance. My endocrinologist said it might decrease my appetite and help me lose weight, but I actually feel a lot hungrier since taking it. No weight loss yet. I noticed some people have had weight loss. I will continue on it to see if it gets better. Also, no change in facial hair regularity of menstruation as of yet. Maybe it take a while... | F | 31 | 4 weeks 500 3X day | 6/16/2010 | 4 | infertility | started out one a day for a week, 2 a day for a week etc, now I take 500 twice daily. I had NO side effects at all until the fourth week. I take methyldopha and hydrochlorot for high BP. I now have severe nausea at night and the dreaded flatulence is appearing. I really do think the hydrochlorot is playing a part in the nausea as I had nothing for a whole month until I started taking the BP stuff. No wieght loss as yet, but again a side effect of the BP meds is wieght gain so maybe its even stevens. My appetite has diminished greatly and I also have really achy arms and legs. | I am hoping to get pregnant so will stay on the meds until told otherwise, just hope the nausea and dizziness goes away. | F | 38 | 35 days 500 2X day | 6/4/2010 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Type 2 Diabetes | There's your normal, every day flatulence, and then there's toxic, OMG, evacuate-the-premises, decomposing landfill, nose-hair burning, worse than rotting carcasses at low tide near the New Jersey Turnpike flatulence. With one small dose of Glucophage, you could make the brave, fearless workers at your local sewage treatment plant wrinkle their noses in utter disgust. | It works, but have an evacuation plan in place and a gas mask handy for yourself and each member of your family. | F | 35 | 1 months 500 mg 2X day | 5/19/2010 | 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 | 2 | PCOS/pre-diabetic | Terrible Nasea, vomiting, headache, breating difficultie. | F | 17 | 5 days 500 3X day | 5/11/2010 | 4 | insulin resistance | The first night I took the metformin I had terrible cramping and diarrhea. I was pleasantly surprised that the second night I felt fine. Every morning when I wake up I have to use the bathroom right away because of mild diarrhea, but no cramping or pain. It doesn't interfere with my life because it only happens first thing in the morning. I feel good, and have lost 10 lbs in the three weeks I've been on it. | F | 33 | 3 weeks 1500 MG 1X day | 5/5/2010 | 3 | Type 2 Diabetes | I'm not sure the side effects I am experiencing are from the Glucophage or 2 other meds (Chantix and Advair). All have the side effect of joint and muscle pain. The combination of all three is making me hurt a lot as well as lose sleep. My appetite has increased, as well as my thirst. So far my blood sugar has not decreased. I'm ranging from 214 to 324. I'm also dealing with my hands feeling like they are asleep as well as my feet feeling the same way, plus a burning sensation. It could be diabetic neuropathy. | It is too soon to tell if it will help. My mental well being is taking a hit with the meds, but I can't blame it on the Glucophage. Quitting smoking, then finding out I am diabetic and trying to deal with new meds is very stressful. | F | 49 | 1 weeks 500 2X day | 4/26/2010 | 3 | PCOS | DIARRHEA, LOSS OF APPETITE, LITTLE LAZY | TAKING ONLY FOR LAST 2 WEEKS, INCREASED TO TWO TIMES A DAY FROM LAST WEEK. ONE POSITIVE RESULT IS THAT I GOT MY PERIODS ON 30TH DAY. WAITING FOR A GREATER RESULT, TO BECOME PREGNANT. WILL INCREASE THE DOSAGE TO 3 TIMES FROM NEXT WEEK. | F | 26 | 2 weeks 500MG 2X day | 4/24/2010 | 4 | Insulin resistance | The drug has caused some nausea, but nothing that's a real problem. I feel somewhat calmer. I don't know if that's the drug's side effect or something unrelated. | I have not weighed myself but I feel I've lost a couple of pounds already, and that's important because I can't seem to lose and maintain weight loss due to hypothyroidism. I'm better able to resist donuts - a big problem with me. I still have no energy, but hope that will change. | F | 51 | 2 weeks 500 2X day | 4/15/2010 | 2 | weight loss | dry mouth, headache, use washroom more often | I am also on Seroquel, which induced rapid weight gain. I am taking Metformin to try and counter this. I have gained 3-4 lbs in the three weeks I have been on it. I didn't experience many negative side effects (no upset stomach) but I don't feel it is working for my purposes. | F | 29 | 3 weeks 250mg 3X day | 4/15/2010 | 2 | Low blood sugar due to high insulin | No stomach upset, metallic taste, or weight loss- even at the beginning. I have experienced an increase in acne (didn't really have any before) and weight gain. | I take Metformin for a different reason than most- my blood sugar levels drop very low because my body creates too much insulin. Was causing confusion and fatigue. I've been taking Metformin for approximately 1 month and have not had any of the side effects mentioned. I am up to 2000 mg per day and have not had any stomach upset, metallic taste, or weight loss. What I have noticed is that I suddenly have acne and I am gaining weight, if anything. I'm 5'6'' and approximately 143 lbs. I exercise and eat quite healthy. Has anyone else experienced this? My "comfortable weight" is around 128 - 130. Haven't been there for awhile as I've had a very difficult time losing weight. I was told this should help. Not sure what the deal was...when will I start losing weight??? | F | 33 | 1 months 1000 MG 2X day | 4/9/2010 |