beckyblue

hi everyone,

i just started met yesterday. i am taking 500 mg for one week, then 1000 mg for two, working towards 1500 mg per day. i was wondering if anyone could give me some hints or advice. i got this script form my ob-gyn, but i dont think she gave me much guidance as to when and for how long, etc. so far i havent noticed any side effects.

thanks so much,
becky

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me 30
dh 36
dss 13
dsd 11
dx mar 2003
not actively ttc yet, but not preventing either
just started met, working up to 1500mg/day

christyz

There are some tips on dosing in the FAQ thread:
FAQ About Metformin

And cysters give their tips on side effects here:
post your tips on dealing with gluc/met side effects

My biggest personal piece of advice is to moderate carbs/sugars in your diet and to incorporate exercise on Met. Exercise makes the drug work better by lowering your insulin and other hormones faster, and the diet helps the hormones, as well as helping with side effects. I was on Met for over a year before I got the diet connection, and it's been like a different drug for me.

Good luck!

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Christy

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