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02-01-2006, 04:51 AM
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So I’ve been on 500 mg of Met for about a week. My doctor said that we’ll do three weeks at 500 mg, then 3 weeks at 1000 mg, then 3 weeks at 1500 mg because of the side effects. She feels like I need to build up. I thought that was a great idea considering the side effects I’ve read about. Oddly, it hasn’t effected me at all. The first time I took it I felt a little funny but I think that had more to do with the other medication I had been given earlier that day. I feel totally normal, and if anything, better than I had before! It doesn’t give me “loose bowel movements” or nausea. Should I call my doctor and talk to her about upping the dosage before the three weeks? Should I expect anything else in the coming weeks? Also, I’ve noticed that my appetite is lower than normal. I eat when I’m hungry, but I have no desire to eat otherwise…which I’m loving! No more late night cravings! Let me know what you think.
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02-01-2006, 04:55 AM
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Hi Lex - My dr. told me to wait one week between 500 and 1000. Then i upped to 1500 on my own - havent told my dr yet, just felt like the lower dose wasnt working. I was doing the 1000 at night, then 500 in the morning, but I've discoved I have trouble sleeping. So, I'm going to try 1000 in the morning and 500 at night.
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02-01-2006, 11:25 PM
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Trouble sleeping can mean low blood sugar, jbh. Are you taking the night pill with food? A snack before bed with high protien and some carb will help.
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02-02-2006, 05:49 AM
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wow - thank for the tip - guess there is something to be said for a little warm milk - huh?
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02-03-2006, 12:16 AM
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I started out like you... virtually no side effects whatsoever on the 500. Then I went up to 1000 and they started pretty badly.... then with 1500 it was almost unbearable but I'm SO glad I stuck it out. I say stick to the three weeks. It can't hurt. | |
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