Survey question? Metformin

manko · 01-31-2005, 05:04 PM

How many of you that are taking metformin find it helps with

a) your weight and if so how much did you lose?

b) Other PCOS symtpoms

I have read that a lot of people are on met. but have not heard if or how well it works.

SherrieB · 01-31-2005, 09:25 PM

Hi there! I am on 500mgs of metformin 3 x a day. I've been on it since November 2004. I haven't noticed a change in helping with my symptoms, I've had alot of cramping--before, during and after my cycles. The pain level varies. The only thing I've noticed as far as weight loss is I go to the bathroom alot more if I eat high carb foods, so I try to stay away from them. Sometimes easier said than done.

ivy1 · 02-01-2005, 10:44 AM

I take Met three times a day (500mg I think) and it really helped to keep my weight under control. The first 2 months on Met, I lost at least 5 pounds because it made me grossed out at the thought of eating most foods. Now, I find that it helps with my cravings. I used to be hungry all the time before Met.