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I'm on 850mg twice a day (1700mg a day). I started straight onto it instead of easing on. Got really bad stomach cramps, vomitting, diarhea, etc. Lasted more then a couple of weeks so i talked to the phamisist and changed brands of Metformin. Within a few days it had all settled down. Ended up being a reaction to one of…
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Clarese1 - of course you can add me as a friend. More than happy to help others out in any way i can! If i can help others from my journey that it makes my journey even more worth it!
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Would love to! I log on daily and comment loads on friends i do have already! Love being involved and motivating others so when i need it they can help me out! I've come along way in 9months with my 40kg loss so i'd love to be able to help others and have people keep me motivated to keep going!
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I haven't noticed any fatigue affects on Metformin. I got the nasea and vomitting for a while which wasn't nice. It all settled after several weeks though. It might be a short term side affect while your body gets used to it. Talk to your doctor about it for sure!
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By birth control do you mean the pill? The pill is the worst thing a woman with PCOS can be on! It makes you put on more weight and plays havic with you internally. My endo told me never ever to go on the pill again. My GP put me on the pill a few years ago for my PCOS and i put on weight very quickly even though i was…
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I have been on Metformin for 2 years now for PCOS and i had bad affects like yours for awhile. My Endo said to expect it for 2 weeks while my body adjusts but when it went beyond that i spoke to a friend who also has PCOS and is on Metformin as well. She advised to change brands as she had similiar problems on certain…
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Hi. Ok i'll start by answering your questions and hopefully it can help you a bit. I have high testosterone but only just over the regular line i was told by my endo. My estrogen level is very high though. My weight is mostly in my belly but some elsewhere as well, however for me i've always struggled with my weight and…
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Mine are: - excessive hair in areas there shouldn't be - weight gain and hard to loss weight - sharp pains in right side once a month - light or none existant period (although since my weight loss i have been regular) - dark patches in certain areas on skin - acne issues Since i've been on Metformin and lost the weight…
