PCOS Message Board - View Single Post - post your tips on dealing with gluc/met side effects

gdesigngirl · 01-10-2003, 11:38 AM

I am on about my fifth or sixth try on getting on these meds! Ugh! It makes me sick, dizzy, sleepy and everything else under the sun! I have been able to tolerate 500 mgs, but need to bump up to my 1,000 NOW! My doctor swears that it will change my life if I would do this, and even if I have to call in sick to work, after a month or so I'll be feeling better.

I am so glad to have these helpful hints. I am wondering about the salad thing, though! I always though it would be good to have a salad, because there are no carbs. What about breakfast? I had yogurt and a banana. Is that good for digesting the meds?

Have you all found that you need to cut out caffine? And no sugar? I usually treat myself with a small portion of low fat ice cream on a "good" eating day. Do I need to cut that out?

Thanks so much for all the great advice!