I take this for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It literally changed my life for the better in so many ways. Dealing with stomach upset is most definitely an issue but this is totally outweighed by the positive health effects.
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I have Cysts on my ovaries and I take Glucophage I bacame pregnant about a year ago and it ended in a misscarraige. The doctor has me on provera also, anyway I was wondering should I still be taking the provera?? Will Glucophage give me my periods??? You can send me an email if you would like. Heather
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AMP | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/12/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I am 48years old.I have been using glucophage (500mg x 2times/Daily) for the past 5 years to control diabetes type 2, I never experienced any side effects.now doctor has advised me to take 3pills of 500mg a day since my HbA1c value was above 7%.So far, I am happy
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/10/2012
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
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I have taken this medicine for 3 day and it gave me all these horrible side effects, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness... and it made gain 2 kg in these 3 days.. I am shocked
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how many days require to reduce sugar | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2012
Condition: Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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hi
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Flawless43 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have beeb taking this medication for 5 days now and I hate it. I feel tired all day, dizziness,nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upsets. The worst side effect is the nausea. I hope the side effects go away soon. I don't know how much more of this I can take...
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Tariq Shah Khan | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/14/2012
Condition: Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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The medicine has been able stabalize the sugar levels with the normal parameters.
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jatizt | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
1/23/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I was on this drug in addition to metformin for about 4 months and gained almost 20 pounds. My doctor finally told me that weight gain was a MAJOR side effect of this drug. As I have RA I am trying to stay smaller and now I am stuck with this weigh that does not want to go away. I will say my sugars have not been as stable with out it but I have gone to strictly insulin now and it is helping.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/14/2012
Condition: Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have not developed diabetes. My blood sugar is never elevated.
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Anonymous | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/28/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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i have occasional dizzness and balance
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/27/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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it has worked most time that l take it
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
8/7/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
8/2/2011
Condition: Other
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ABAID | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/7/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I have been experiencing severe constipation rather hardened dry stool causing difficulty in excretion. I am thinking to discontinue Glucophage oral.
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DWalk | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/24/2011
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
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I have been on this medication for years, and it has worked well for me. I lost almost 40 pounds when i started it, with a low carb diet. i also found i had alot of energy. i did, however, have a really hard time with the stomach problems. i went off it a few times because of that but i find the benefits are worth it.
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Wtchye | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/9/2011
Condition: Other
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I was put om glucophage due to Insulin resistance. How soes it react with Azor and Aterax
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jim fetterolf | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/12/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Diagnosed with Type 2 Dec 7, '10, started 500 mg/day Dec 8, have lost 17 pounds in 3 months with diet change, blood sugar average has dropped below 120, A1c of 6.0 after 3 months, no side effects. Energy level improved a little, eyesight a little less fuzzy, in general feel better and under control, but need to get more active. I've been pleased with the drug, it only costs $4.00/mo. Am 59 yrs old, 5'7, currently 200 lbs. My cholesterol and triglycerides even dropped by about a third.
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bebe | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/28/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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2005 diabetes 2.take 2000 a day. i am convinced this is making me car sick and dizzy.i know b/c when i was off of it for 5 days, i had a perfectly great car ride to the beach. i tested it by reading, leaning over while moving. got to the event, and said 'what is differnt?" Im not car sick, arriving at an event feeling odd. i also tink i have very bad joint pain with this. this same time period i found myself running up some stairs and back. many trips i miss out on. and any kind of a ship cruise is out of the question. any one else. love to hear from you. also in 06 i was in hosp for 5 days, and on insulin shots. tho it was a difficult surgery, i ahd this underlying stability. i think it was the shots. anyone else? don't want to start shots but prob want to change metformin. what else have you used. glad to find this posting.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I've been on this medication for 3 weeks and some of the side effects were awful for me. Had to take 2 doses per day w/food. Talk about nausea, diarrhea, a lil lightheaded, being tired all day long and that was for the first 3 days. Then started 1 dose per day w/meal. Same symptoms, being nausea was the worst. So I started taking it at dinner time so I won't have that nausea feeling all day. Well I was sick before I go to bed and sometimes in the morning. My meds was just changed to Glucotrol so I'll see how that works.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I was told by my doctor to start a combination treatment of glucophage oral and insulin. What can you tell me to expect as far as dosage and side effects. I am starting at 60mgs of lantus and 500mgs of glucophage twice a day. thank you
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bonbon | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/11/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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it is goof for blood sugar, but it may cause some sexual problems (i'm not sure but this what i feel.
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Nikki8914 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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