User Reviews for metformin systemic

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	11 review(s)	3 medications	7.3

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KrisZ said:		User Rating:	9.0
metformin: I have had PCOS all my life. I am 32 and had to have a full hysterectomy in May '08. I was told by my (male) doctor that having a complete hysterectomy would relieve me of my PCOS symptoms. It didn't. Ladies, we are still symptomatic of PCOS even with a full hysterectomy. I have since found a (female) doctor who is a specialist with PCOS cases and has me on all the right hormone replacement therapy as well as the Metformin. I take 5 pills a day and it is helping tremendously. I am losing weight and feeling better. I do get a bit tired as I adjust to the higher dosing. However, I have never felt better in my life. I would strongly advice seeing a female doctor for the PCOS issue at any age. Women just understand women - plain and simple. 0 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
November 29, 2008 11:14 AM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	9.0
metformin: I have been having issues since I first got my period at 13 years old. I've had horrible weight gain, infertility, and my cycles is never the same twice. I've been on Metformin for almost a month now and just had my first "normal" cycle. I had a bit of a problem with nausea when I first started taking this and I've learned I have to eat right away when I get up from feeling sick but am getting used to it. I definitely have to take this medicine with food or I get sick. 2 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
October 31, 2008 10:21 AM

Cizzy King (unregistered) said:		User Rating:	10
metformin: For over 10 years my doctor had no clue what was wrong with me. So he just kept telling me to take birth control to regulate. I was finally diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago and was prescribed Metformin. It has helped so much. I did have a few side effects for about the first few weeks. Nausea and tiredness mainly, but it wasn't that bad. I feel better and I have lost quite a bit of weight. 3 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
October 31, 2008 12:15 AM

40 female (unregistered) said:		User Rating:	5.0
metformin: I have been takeing Metformin for my PCOS since September 8TH. When I don't eat before I take it, I get headaches and tummy aches. I tend to get shakey and faint feeling. So I make sure that I eat first and never take them on an empty stomach. If I miss a pill or two I feel bad, sick like. I forgot I was not suppose to drink and had a beer, I became really tired and felt like I had a sugar crash, won't do that again. Other then that the only side effect that the pill gives me is a dry mouth. I am always thirsty. My face has cleared up but I have not lost any noticable weight at the moment. Take this medicine as directed. Rating this medicine as a 5 I have not been taking it long enough to see any changes other then a clear face. 1 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
October 29, 2008 1:46 PM

babi_girly (unregistered) said:		User Rating:	10
metformin: Metformin has been very successful in treating my PCOS. It's helped me lose weight. 1 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
September 23, 2008 12:27 PM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	8.0
metformin: I have recently began treatment for PCOS with metformin and i love the fact that I am now able to lose weight with medication and am watching what I eat. I have not yet had any side effects. I go back to the doctor soon to have more blood work, hope it is working well. 2 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
September 17, 2008 8:07 PM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	9.0
metformin: For the first time in my life I am able to lose weight by taking Metformin and watching what I eat. I've never been able to sustain weight loss in the past. I feel like the PCOS cloud has lifted. I'm 47. 4 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
August 12, 2008 10:38 AM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	6.0
metformin: I was prescribed Metformin in combination with Clomid - not sure if it's working yet. It has upset my stomach whether I take it with food or not. Other than that, I haven't experienced any side effects. 4 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
July 16, 2008 6:33 AM

dnrrisley said:		User Rating:	7.0
metformin: I've taken this medication a couple times in my life and have had no adverse reactions 3 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
July 11, 2008 10:20 PM

davidsbrat said:		User Rating:	8.0
Glucophage (metformin): Have been suffering for 18 years before someone decided to treat me. Glucophage plus a birth control has made life better. 20 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
June 15, 2008 11:52 PM

Anonymous user said:		User Rating:	9.0
metformin: I am taking metformin to control my PCOS. It works really well. The pill is medium sized and doesn't upset my stomach if I take it with food. 23 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you? Yes No Report as inappropriate
May 1, 2008 1:35 AM