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04-06-2008, 04:27 PM
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Is Metformin a sulfa drug?
I just found out I have PCOS. I am going on the 11th to dicuss treatment with my OB. I wanted to get a head start and see what my options are so tha I'm informed enough to get the process going. Thanks! | 
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04-06-2008, 05:01 PM
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That is an interesting question, i am allergic to sulfa, and when i went on metformin, i ballooned up 25lbs in a month... the doctors all know i am allergic to sulfa.... so i hope they would've looked at my chart and seen that allergy before putting me on it. It would explain how with most PCOS woman it's the miracle drug, but with me it wasn't. Good question, i hope someone has anweres for you.
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04-06-2008, 05:05 PM
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I have a friend with PCOS and she didn't gain or lose weight on Metformin. A diabetic, male friend states that Metformin has a sulfa base. I have checked a few drug sites and can't get confirmation.
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04-07-2008, 07:42 AM
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I know that when I take sulpher drugs i puke so I am assuming I am allergic to them. I have just started taking Met a few weeks ago and am also gaining weight rapidly.
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04-08-2008, 09:11 AM
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My allergic reaction to Sulfa, funny story.... they gave it to me for a bladder infection, and I woke up to get ready for work and my lips were swelled up. I tried to call in, and they said no, so I had to face the public with fat lips.
I went to the bathroom alot and had heartburn with Met, but the only complaint I really had is, I gained 25lbs in 1 month. Crazy. And it stayed. I finished my perscription, then stopped. I can't afford to blow up anymore. anyway...
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04-08-2008, 09:44 AM
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OHHHHH MY GOODNESS!!! If there is any truth to this my doctor has alot of explaining to do. I told them on my first appointment that I was allergic to Sulfa based meds.
Just 3 weeks ago I was on Met, Spiro, and Yaz. I found out I was allergic to Sulfa by accident when I had a sinus infection when given an antibiotic about 2 months ago, and reaction wasn't nice, but bareable with Benedryl. I lie to you all not last Thursday I had the same allergic reaction I had when I found out I was allegic to the antibiotic, but this was magnified 100x worse because I broke out ALL over my body even in my ears and head. It got so bad that I had to go to the ER to get it under control, because my body was laughing at the Benedryl. My hands had swollen up and my knees were so swollen that I could barely walk. It took about 2 days for some of the soreness to go away from the swelling and the scratching. I go to the doc tomorrow and I'm sure going to as if any of these drugs have Sulfa in them.
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04-08-2008, 10:16 AM
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I just called the pharmarcy and he informed me that Met nor Spiro are Sulfa based drugs. I still need to find out why I had such a bad recation to them.
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04-08-2008, 12:26 PM
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Okay, this is really scary. I have a severe reaction to sulfa drugs. I get hives all over and have trouble breathing. I was on a sulfa antibiotic years ago and had this reaction. My doctor knows I have this allergy yet I am on met. What should I do??? I don't have an appt until May 1. I'm not having hives or anything. I had the normal gastro side effects that go with me that seem to be improving with time and better food choices. Maybe I will call my pharmacist.
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04-08-2008, 12:29 PM
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restfulhaven- did you mean to type that "neither" met nor spiro??? I'm hoping that's what you meant??
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04-08-2008, 12:37 PM
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Metformin is not a sulfa drug. Here is info about sulfa drugs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfonamide_(medicine)
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Also, from http://www.endocrinologist.com/Humalog&.html: Quote: |
Metformin is especially useful for people who are allergic to sulfa drugs or are prone to hypoglycemia; it cannot be used in people who have kidney failure or severe cardiac or respiratory disease. People who take metformin should not drink alcohol.
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04-08-2008, 12:53 PM
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Thank you!
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