emti

Hi All:

I was diagnosed in the beginning of this month and have luckily found this site and a few good books. My doctor would like to start me on Metformin on Friday and I just wanted to know from those of you who are on it what kind of side effects (good or bad) you had.

Thanks!

SnowFlower

welcome!!

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Eva37

hi

welcome to sc Well done on getting some pcos books. They really help. But i found that this site is amazing!!! I personally love the met. AS long as i stay away from greasy/fatty/ sugar foods im ok. I always eat with met, hope this helps. All the best
eva

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Jashobeam

Yeah, stay away from sugary and greasy foods and salads and you should be fine. Some ladies experience anerexia type symptoms, food aversion, etc.

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AudaciousFurball

Welcome to the community.
Side effects of met can be uncomfortable, such as diarrhea, but they soon were off.
Glad you found us here!

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Meds: 1x850mg Metformin + 1x75mg Levotiroxin + Diane 35


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MiracleMom

Just had to pop in and say Hello and give you a warm Welcome to SC!!
I know that you will love it here!
Best Wishes.

emti

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice!

MommaLena

Welcome to soul cysters!

MommyJenny74

Welcome cyster!

I had nausea/vomiting/diarrhea when I first started met, the diarrhea being the worst symptom. I found that taking the met right in the middle of my meal helped the most. Also watching my carbs, and starting out at 500 mg met and working up gradually helped too.

Hope this helps, and I hope the met works well for you!
Hugs
Jenny

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PCOS dx 1/03

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Honeybear0012

WELCOME CYSTER!!!!!

I agree with the other cysters. I had a lot of the same side effects. The diarreha and nausea. Taking small doses in the beginning and working my way up helped a lot with the serverity of the side effects. Once I began "The Insulin Resistace Diet" I found that the symptoms went away. The met helped to regulate my periods. AF comes every month like clock work. The pain has let up a bit too.

I hope this helps you a little. I'm glad you've found us, these women here are absolutely womderful! If you ever need to talk, you can PM me anytime.

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