Just got my prescription

natTHErat · 03-16-2004, 02:08 AM

I just got my prescription for Met. I am sooooo excited. My DR only gave me 1000mg/day but will bring it up to 2000 within a month. Does anybody have any advice before I start? What I would really like to hear is any success stories. Hope to hear from someone soon.

AussieDog · 03-17-2004, 07:08 PM

Hi,

I've been taking Metformin ER for about 8 days now and the s/e's have really been minimal. I've had mild nausea every now and then, but not anything I can't handle. Sometimes the thought of food has seemed really unappetizing...don't know how long that will stay with me.

I took 1000mg for 7 days and just increased to 1500mg yesterday. I was worried that the s/e's might start then, but they've been all right today.

One thing I've noticed is my complete LACK of desire for sweets. I've been trying to low-carb, but I haven't really had those normal chocolate and candy cravings like I usually have. The Metformin has really suppressed my appetite. I did not test IR, but now I'm thinking really am...just going by what's already changed. I'm of normal weight but have that apple-type figure -- I have high hopes that now my waist will get more narrow!

I looked at DH the other day and realized, "Wow, I'm like him now. I might actually be able to stop at one cookie without having to put so much effort into it! Are most people like this?" It seems strange, now realizing how much I've had to think about food and using self-control. I hope that all of this stays with me and is not just a temporary s/e.

It seems like everyone's experiences are very individual to her.

Good luck!

Georgia

natTHErat · 03-21-2004, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the advice. I am on regular MET. I'm finally up to 1000. I haven't had any s/e. The only problem was yesterday when I took my morning 500 mg. and forgot to eat before leaving to my Saturday class. I thought I was going to die. I guess my blood sugar must have gone down. My the time I got back, I had to call my husband to have some orange juice ready for me as soon as I walked in the door. That did the trick and from then on I was fine.

Please, if you don't mind, keep me informed of your progress with MET and I will do the same. Hopefully we can all have good news at the same time.