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Metformin ER
| Thu, 04-08-2004 - 8:37pm |
I think I have a faint memory about why I had to stop the Metformin when my PCP gave it to me for weight loss (I think) two+ years ago.
I am experiencing stomach aches, nausea, feeling of weakness, flatulence, constipation, and general fatigue.
What say you about all this from those you either take it, have taken it, or have much needed information?
I'm going to give it another 3-4 days to see what happens. I have the Glucopaghe XR, and will probably try it before I call my doctor. May call the PA the beginning of the week anyway. I sure feel miserable.
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Hi Kathi,
Cleo is helping me type this and she doesn't spell any better than I do!
It takes two weeks to get used to the metformin and then the side effects calm down. See if you can hang in there that long. Unfortunately with the sustained formular there is only one dose size so you can't decrease the doseage. Do make sure you have something in your stomach before you take the meds. But beleive me it does get better if you can tough out the first two weeks.
By the way, there are now 6 owl babies. I managed to see one of the youngsters yesterday. Cornell has sent the artists a new computer that will provide for clearer pictures but requires more bandwidth. So they may have to pay for that and conversely they may have to charge us for watching. But until taht happens enjoy Mother nature at her best.
Thanks for the info on the Metformin.
Thanks for the invite. Yes, I know I'd feel welcome with your family.
Have a wonderful Easter.
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Happy Easter! I haven't experienced any weight loss, but my bs numbers are the best they have EVER been. Michele H.
Michele,
That pharmacist needs to look at the PDR again as it clearly states that you are not to take metformin on an empty stomach. What amazed me was that you feel badly when the doseage is increased even though you have previously been on the meds. That was my experience also and I had been on drug for 3 years. But it did stop and I have been okay since then.
Have a Happy Easter.
Mary Frances
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Co-Cl Diabetes Board
Michele,
One of the things I noticed was that I wasn't able to eat or drink the same amount as I was before I started on the metformin. Of course the eating less helped me lose weight. I lost like 8 pounds the first two months I was on the drug and I have never been able to eat as much as I did before starting the drug. I am not one to drink much in the way of fluids and this is a real issue because of dehydration is a constant worry for me. What you will find me doing is sipping all day a mug of tea, a diet soda or a bottle of water, ultimately all of it at room temperature! I do take mugs of ice to work with me and hope to keep whatever I am drinking cold for as long as possible. I don't drink much diet soda so I don't have to worry about losing the carbonation.
You really do need to have enough fluids on board before you begin to feel thirsty because by the time the thirst hits you are already dehydrated. So I suggest that you get used to having something to take a swig of on your desk if you feel comfortable drinking in front of your students.
I hope this helpful and that you feel better real soon.
Cheers,
Mary Frances
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Co-Cl Diabetes Board
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