Also known as: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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metformin for Diabetes, Type 2: I began Metformin a week ago to control what is referred to as borderline diabetes with a fasting blood sugar of 129. I am taking only 500 mg twice a daily and had the upset stomach the first couple days only. Coupled with Armour Thyroid and Iodral my cravings for sweets and spicy are much less and I have been able to stick to the diet for 1200 calories and journal for the past 7 days which is a record for me. After my last visit and B12 shot I have been told to double the thyroid if I began to feel tired after a few days again.
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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Glucophage (metformin) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Have been suffering for 18 years before someone decided to treat me. Glucophage plus a birth control has made life better.
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metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 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.
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metformin for Diabetes, Type 2: i find this medicine to work pretty well throughout the day but not so much over night.
the down side is that it upsets my stomach a lot of the times.
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metformin for Diabetes, Type 2: I have found this medicine for type 2 to work extremely well. I have had to use many other meds for my type 2 diabetes; and found myself on one heck of a roller coaster ride with high and low and no middle ground. This particular med is great for me, and it helps keep my appetite in control. The apeptite issue is from another med, that I will not mention
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