jesterj

Hey guys, I'm new to the message boards and had a few questions about Metformin.

1. What kind of side effects do you guys have?

2. Can you take this during pregnancy?

3. What is the standard dosing for this drug?

Any help you guys can give would be WONDERFUL!

Thanks

Cynlu

1. I only had minor stomach upset at first. Some people experience more severe issues -- depends on how fast your body adjusts to it, I think.

2. So far as I know, yes. Talk to your doctor about it.

3. My dr started me at 500mg and is having me work up to 2000mg. She does feel that 1000 mg is the smallest effective dose. Again, this is my dr's opinion on the matter - YMMV.

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jesterj

Thanks, my doc is working me up to 1500 mg. I felt pretty good so far but, I just started it.

What about during breast feeding? Everything says..consult your doctor and not enough studies have been done.

Eva37

welcome to sc

i am ok with met as long as i stay away from greasy/fatty/sugar foods and always eat with the met. I have 500 twice a day

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jesterj

so far so good...I really appreciate the responses. It's a little nerve wrecking.