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 | Insulin resistance, PCOS | Update of an update of an update - Metformin works wonder for me, even up to this day. Lost 23 pounds in all. Recommended! | F | 37 | 10 months | 9/9/2009 | 1 | type II | FECAL INCONTINENCE-and it took me months to figure out it was the Metformin. I also have had a lot of trouble breathing and I never made the connection to Metformin. I broke out in a really bad rash, and stopped taking it, the FI went away, so I asked Doc to give me something new. DON'T TAKE METFORMIN! | F | 38 | 6 months | 9/4/2009 | 5 | Weightloss PCOS | diarrhea, heart burn, some stomach cramping, smelly gas | I started Metformin on Monday 8/24/09 - 250mg twice a day, morning and evening. Medication to be taken with food. I need to lose 50 pounds and have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, PCOS. I am 54 years old and have also had breast cancer, DCIS. I am hopeful that this medication will help regulate my PCOS. The first day I felt a bit strange, not dizzy but kind of not right if that makes sense. The second day I had diarrhea, not painful but had go GO NOW feeling. Today, I had 1/2 sandwich on wheat bread and made the mistake of putting a slice of cheese on my turkey sandwich. A few hours later I got stomach cramps and explosive diarrhea that lasted about 20 minutes and have had to visit the potty at least 4 times since then. Other than these episodes I'm doing fine. I see my doctor on September 7th for blood work. If all goes well, she will be increasing the dosage. I am not exercising right now but am pretty active. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress. I think cutting out carbs is the answer to this medication because I do feel much better if I've eaten a lot of veggies and protein. Would LOVE to hear from those who have lost a lot of weight with this drug, how long it took you and what type of diet you were on etc. Thanks so much!! | F | 54 | 6 days | 8/29/2009 | 4 | PCOS | I started taking 500gms once a day for a week, I had diarrhoea for most of the days. I then increased the dosage to 2 lots of 500gms a day. Still had the same diarrhoea problem with this but it was only in the mornings so it wasnt too bad. A week after that I increased the dosage to 3 tablets of 500gms a day. I straight away had quite bad abdominal pains, back ache and headaches. On the plus side tit seemed to bring back my periods which I havent had for 4 months. Which I think is why I had the abdominal pains. Overall as it has brought back my periods it is well worth taking if you can handle going to toilet few times a day. | F | 21 | 3 weeks | 8/29/2009 | 5 | insulin resistance | F | 54 | 90 days | 8/27/2009 | 5 | PCOS/Trying to Conceive | I began the metformin about 5 weeks ago because I had been diagnosed with PCOS and clomid alone was not working for me. | I struggled to get a period after stopping birth control in order to get pregnant. After about 6 months of trying to get pregnant (realistically it wasn't going to happen without a period) my doctor told me to go on metformin with clomid. I began the metformin about 5 weeks ago. I started out on 500 mg once a day, increased to 500 mg twice a day during week two, and 500 mg three times a day during week three and from there out. The first 3 weeks were rough... I had horrible diarhea many times a day and couldn't hardly take it. But I lost about 10 pounds in those weeks and my acne cleared. I have not had hairloss at all on my head like some others have reported. I have since found out that I am pregnant and that my levels are looking good so hopefully it can work for everyone else too. I totally 100% recommend it. If anyone has questions or concerns, feel free to email me! | F | 22 | 45 days | 8/14/2009 | 1 | First time script for Diabetes II | Nausea, dizziness, smell sensitivity to wanting to vomit, flu-like symptoms | Don't even remember the dosage, probably low. Within 10 days, as it increased daily, I felt like I had the flu plus a few other symptoms. I had to leave work early, go to bed and hope I felt better in the morning after the drug had left my system. Doctor didn't change dosage. | F | 52 | 10 days | 8/10/2009 | 1 | Type 2 Diabetes | Diarreah, joint pain, nausea, weakness, weight gain, peripheral edema, blood disorders, High triglycerides, kidney and liver problems. | I took it for a year and 1/2 and now all my health is messed up. I've got organ damage because of Metformin, Januvia and Glucotrol. Please, check always about allergic reactions to medications before taking them so you don't end up like me. Now I am allergic to all Diabetes Oral medications. Good Luck! You may email me if you need further info. | M | 40 | 1.5 years | 7/28/2009 | 4 | Insulin resistence-hypothyroidism | Started 500mg 1x day for 2 wks increasing to 2000mg. was told to take it at dinner. threw up 4 nights a week. Split the dose taking 1000mg in am and 1000mg in eve. MUCH BETTER!!!! I don't care if it said XR. I couldn't live like that. Diarrhea and vomiting all the time. Now that that I split it, I just am sure to take it with food. Now I am constipated - lots. Can't win but... and this makes it worth it, I have lost 25 lbs in 3 months. It is just a question of managing the side effects. I have respect for how miserable it can make me if I abuse carbs. I also take lots of B vitamin supplements. Helps with mood swings, lethargy, depression, and malaise I was experiencing. I will continue to take it, just carefully. | F | 47 | 4 months | 7/17/2009 | 3 | PCO | The 1st few days, taking just 500 mg/day, I only felt mild tiredness (maybe b/c my blood sugar dropped?). Then, since increasing to 1000 mg/day, I have had AWFUL heart burn and I had diarrhea for several days (even taking w/ food). My appetite has changed, no desire WHATSOEVER for candy or chocolate. I seem to be hungrier for small snacks, and not for large meals. | I am hoping this will regulate my periods, and get me on the path to fertility. I also hope it will clear my acne, and help me maintain a weight loss. After 2 weeks, all I notice is side effects. | F | 28 | 2 weeks | 7/9/2009 | 3 | PCOS | light headed to the point that I have to lay down, a loss of appetite, weight loss, depression, and feeling overall very tired. | I am mostly concerned about the dizziness because it is making it hard to function day to day. If anyone else has experienced this and has any pointers please email me. | F | 28 | 8 days | 6/30/2009 | 1 | Type II diabetes | nausea, hair loss, vomiting occasional, hair loss didn't know why, constant constipation, gasss, bloating, light headed, dizziness, no weight loss what so ever | I HATE this medicine and have been ignored by my VA doctor of my complaints, she thinks I'm crazy! I've been taking this stuff since early 2000, open for better suggestions to relate to another doctor | F | 54 | 11 years | 6/16/2009 | 3 | diabetes | M | 6 years | 6/15/2009 | 4 | weight gain from anti-psychotics | Diarrhea the second day. Occasional light headiness, some days super tired (fell asleep even after taking Adderall), just one mild headache, mouth tastes weird, more thirsty | I take 500mg twice a day. Definitely take it with food or you are more likely to experience stomach issues. Don't go too long w/o eating or you get light headed. Overall, the side-effects have been mild and short lived. Like it so far (lost 3 lbs the first week) | F | 27 | 14 days | 6/14/2009 | 4 | PCOS and Infertility | Dizziness, nausea, and muscle pain for the first month, soft stool thoughout entire time taking meformin, pain and acheness in upper back, and recently began noticing that I am losing hair (on my head) - now my hair is only about half as thick as it use to be. Does anyone know if hair will grow back after stopping medication? | Other than the hair loss I can deal with all of the other side effects. I was really hoping that this med would work because my husband and I really want to have a child however I do not want to contiue taking it if I am going to loose all of my hair. | F | 27 | 3.5 months | 6/11/2009 | 4 | for my insuline resistance | actually my side effects are unlike most of the other patients who are experiencing diarhea, am experiencing constant constipation! and very bad nausea and tiredness! | F | 33 | 30 days | 6/10/2009 | 1 | Type 2 | Very sick. Throwing up, Naseua bad cramps, continued diarrhea bad | M | 55 | 3 weeks | 6/10/2009 | 5 | PCOS | Bad GAS | I like this drug, but I fart like crazy. Can anyone give some good advice about that. I'm a young lady, but I'm farting like a big brute! The smell is out of sight too! | F | 30 | 2 months | 5/19/2009 | 5 | PCOS | Gas, Gas, and more Gasssssss! Shooo WEEEEE! | F | 30 | 2 months | 5/14/2009 | 4 | Insulin Resistance / PCOS | terrible diarrhoea, nausea, lost all desire to eat, gas | I have lost 11 pounds in about a week, I have cut my carb intake to under 75 grams a day and I also eat 25 grams of fiber a day. I can only eat lean meats or I get very ill. The thing I miss most is butter. But PCOS was dominating my life, well no more. I take 1000mg a day 1 500mg am with FOOD (and 10 mg fiber from food not supplament) and 1 500mg pm with food (and fiber from food not supplament). I have energy again. Stick with the med and know your limits as far a diet and you'll be amazed with the results. Eat the fat and sugar and pay later! | F | 28 | 2 weeks | 5/4/2009 |