Hi. I just started taking Metformin 4 days ago. My Dr. started me out on 500 mg. I seem to be doing rather well, except I have been a bit gasy (but that another story.) How do I know if I am getting enough Metformin in my system?
I see others on this forum that are taking 1000-2000mg. Why were your doses increased?
I just want to make sure I am taking the correct amount.
Last edited by momof2pugz; 09-02-2009 at 04:06 PM.
I was taking 500mg for a month and then my doc upped my dosage to 1000mg. I don't have any tummy issues with it and unfortunately no weight loss either
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my doc just put me on 1000 mgs a day of Met. an i have lost almost 20 lbs within 2 mths and have started AF normal every mth, I feel as if I dont have PCOS anymore. (which I know I do)Me and DBF have started using condoms because I have ovulated every mth while taking Met. It's great.
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my doc just put me on 1000 mgs a day of Met. an i have lost almost 20 lbs within 2 mths and have started AF normal every mth, I feel as if I dont have PCOS anymore. (which I know I do)Me and DBF have started using condoms because I have ovulated every mth while taking Met. It's great.
Hey Manda_Mia,
I to am on 1000mg a day and started mine 3 days ago, and haven't had much appetite and the nausea started off mild and then got worse but by bit.Yesterday it was much worse and than ran to the bathroom at 11 last night and called my doctor this morning who said I can take just one but am concerned that my period won't come soon enough.So my ? is did you work your way up to 1000mg or did you start off with the two doses twice a day right off the bat? I eat very healthy so do you have any tips as to what foods help.Did you get nausea?I have lost an additional 3 lbs but that's due to the GI problems and not wanting to eat,I do have a loss of appetite. I did loose 12lbs on my own through healthy eating and excercise before met.I have approx 30lbs left to loose.Any advice from anyone is appreciated.
good luck to all cysters on met!
How do I know if I am getting enough Metformin? 
I just started taking Metformin 4 days ago. My Dr. started me out on 500 mg. I seem to be doing rather well, except I have been a bit gasy (but that another story.) How do I know if I am getting enough Metformin in my system? 
