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7 Responses to “My doc has just put me on Metformin for insulin resistance,can I ask some questions?”

1. SIEF A Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 12:21 am

   the metformin inhibit polysaccharides spliting and ,thus discomfort is common .
   so the roseglinide of natural insulin like medications replace
   the old metformin.
   to increase sensetivity to insulin accompined by vitamin b12 also and walking for 20 mintes daily.
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2. Rae Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 1:10 am

   I started taking Metformin and have lost almost 30 lbs. I didn't really change eating habits.
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3. Mazher Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 1:37 am

   Those with PCOS may be prescribed Metformin. Metformin is a type of drug known as an 'insulin-sensitising agent', which lowers the blood sugar level, in turn reducing the excessively high insulin.

   There are actually very few studies that have been carried out and published concerning the use of insulin sensitising drugs as a treatment for PCOS. These suggest that it may well be useful in several areas: helping weight reduction, improving irregular periods (70%), normalising blood cholesterol and leading to ovulation.

   One study looking at ovulation in particular found that, compared to no treatment, 34% of women ovulated taking metformin (compared to 4% who did not receive it) and when this was combined with clomifene it was as high as 90% (as compared to 8% in those who only received clomifene). These studies contained overweight women with PCOS – its role in treating women of normal weight has not been investigated. The most common side effects during treatment are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal bloating.

   You can take it before meal, but consult you dr for this

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4. Edwin S Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 1:54 am

   I have been on metformin for 6 years and did not loose weight or gain weight but have now progressed (if thats the right term) to metformin with gliclazide and have gained weight so in my experience try to loose weight while on metformin as you may have to go on other tablets later which may put a few pounds on.

   Good luck Ed
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5. Adina T Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 2:05 am

   Metformin's most common side effect is gastrointestinal upset. Best to take it with food rather than alone and that will help. You can also take it at night to alleviate some of those problems.

   As far as weight loss…it happens to some people, but it's not a huge weight loss and it varies between people.
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6. SugarBabie Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 2:12 am

   My husband was just prescribed the exact same therapy. He takes half a pill before breakfast and half a pill before supper. 250 mg twice a day.

   However, I found by researching this that you can possibly avoid the stomach problems by eating a small serving of yogurt with the pill before the meal. So far it seems to be working.

   Try to find a yogurt with active cultures in it, and no sugar.

   There are some nice yogurts sweetened with Splenda, or aspertame. I prefer Splenda. Just make sure it has active cultures or it won't work.

   You might lose weight, results vary from individual to individual.
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   I'm a type 2 diabetic, so is my husband, mom, both grandmothers, etc

7. hbouhl Says:
   December 31st, 2008 at 2:46 am

   I did have a little trouble at first when I started Metformin, but I didn't last long..maybe a couple of weeks.

   I would probably take it in the morning so you aren't up during the night.
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