Feeling tired on Met?

PinkJen · 06-22-2008, 09:15 PM

I was put on Met about a month ago, at first, I had so much more energy, like I did years ago before my symptoms got bad. I woke up and wanted to do things, and I didn't need a nap half way through the day. However, I've noticed in the last week I have been getting pretty tired again. I am not as tired as I was before I started Met, but also not as energetic as when I first started. Did this happen to anyone else? Do most doctors up the dosage based on blood work, or symptoms? I was so excited to have the energy back, so Im hoping that a simple increase in my dosage will help! I see the doctor in 2 weeks. Thanks for your help!

appltini25 · 06-22-2008, 09:20 PM

What dose are you on? I was initially put on 500 mg and experienced the same side effects as you are and then lowered to 250 mg. I have since stopped taking met. due to the GI discomfort.

tina_d · 06-23-2008, 10:05 AM

Are you currently taking any vitamins? I know if I skip mine a day, I feel dragged out.

PBLayzod · 06-23-2008, 10:26 AM

Yup, you need to be taking B-12 while on Met. I can't remember exactly what happens, but Met messes with your B-12 levels. That's why you are feeling more tired. It will likely get worse, not better, with the increased dosage.

PinkJen · 06-23-2008, 01:07 PM

Thanks everyone for your input! My doctor has put me on 500mg for now, until I see her again and can have more blood work done. She didn't mention what dosage I would end up at. I am not taking a daily multi vitamin, I haven't found one that didn't make me sick, I just throw them up for some reason. And I actually have a list of questions for my doctor, and one of them is if I should be on a B-12 supplement. I've read many posts about it. I didn't know that low B-12 levels could cause fatigue. Hopefully that is all it is, and I can continue taking Met along with a B-12 supplement, with the exception of the recent fatigue, I feel so much better on the Met! Thanks for your help ladies!

tina_d · 06-23-2008, 06:56 PM

I take prenatal vitamins. I have a friend who can't take regular multi-vitamins, so she gets the chewable kind, and is fine with them.

FlowerChica · 06-23-2008, 08:10 PM

If you want to also help your B vitamin levels, you can start munching on b-vitamin rich fruits : blueberries, blackberries, etc. Basically all the dark fruits. It's not a replacement for multivitamins but it should help some. Works for me..

Meli83 · 06-23-2008, 10:51 PM

my doctor put me on met 500 i'm on it for almost a month now thr first 2-3 weeks it was a drag i felt tired didnt want to do anything no energy i couldnt sleep at night and only slept at least 2-3 hours a day but now i guess it needs to kick in i feel a lil bit better some energy and sleeping during tha night the only thing is that if i eat too much or greasy foods it doesnt do me good is this normal has anyone experienced this 2

Somewhat Damaged · 06-23-2008, 11:08 PM

I get tired off and on. Last week I increased my dose to 1000 mg, and I had several days where I was just dragging. I've been taking b12 since I started the met, but sometimes I still get tired. Like all of the side effects though, so far it's decreased as I keep taking it. I'm coming up to 2 weeks since I started and aside from the tiredness and a little GI stuff, I've been fine.

tina_d · 06-24-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Meli83

the only thing is that if i eat too much or greasy foods it doesnt do me good is this normal has anyone experienced this 2

Totally normal, although different foods trigger different responses in everyone. Greasy foods, white bread, and fatty meats get me. There is a post on here where others have shared there 'trigger' foods.