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04-30-2008, 09:24 PM
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My Mood:  Points: 1,508.43 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,508.43 |  starting glumetza instead of met....
Is there anything I should know about glumetza? I could not stomach the met and I really, really want to lose some weight! I'm hoping glumetza will help with that. Has it helped anyone else lose weight?
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dx with PCOS in 1999
Currently taking Glumetza (increasing to 2000 mg) and a prenatal vitamin (just to make my hair and nails grow) not ttc | 
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05-01-2008, 09:33 PM
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I am on Glumetza- I started it about 2 weeks ago and have already lost 12 pounds. Oh, I started thyroid meds at the same time so don't know which one to attribute the weight loss too. I am only on 500 mg of glumetza, but so far I realy like it- no side effects. | |
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05-01-2008, 11:52 PM
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Any s/e from it? How big are the pills?
Thanks!
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"Wishing for baby dust"
Me (25) Hubby (29)
DX w/PCOS 05/2001
Two Children: Nathan 10yrs & Breonna 8yrs
4 Furry Critter: Zorna,Sylvie,Abbey & Pita.
*Started Repronex! 8/2005 into 9/2005 (still on it)**Cancelled due to low E2 Level 9/21/05**
~*~You gotta endure the rain before you see the rainbow ~*~
~*~....it is our longing that keeps us on this path of trying to concieve this child we so desperatly want in our lives....~*~ | |
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05-04-2008, 05:09 PM
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Glumetza is a brand name for the met, but it may be that you are getting the XR (extended release), which is what helps with the GI symptoms. WTG on the weight loss! | |
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05-04-2008, 10:47 PM
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I am only on day 2 of glumetz. No s/e yet. I took 1000mg last night and 1500mg tonight. The pills are a dark blue and pretty big, but very easy to swallow. I don't gag on these like I did on the regular met.
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Currently taking Glumetza (increasing to 2000 mg) and a prenatal vitamin (just to make my hair and nails grow) not ttc | |
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05-09-2008, 06:51 PM
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I switched from Fortamet to Glumetza about 2 months ago. And, although I have not lost any weight due to continually high testosterone levels, I cannot tell any significant differences between the two brands--they are both extended-release metformin, after all. One inconvenient thing about Glumetza is that it is only available in 500mg tablets; so, if you take 2000mg like I do, you are stuck taking 4 rather large pills. However, I have noticed that the coating on the pills is different and is much easier to swallow. | |
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