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(also known as Glucophage, Fortamet, Riomet, Glumetza)
Metformin is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class (its other members are the withdrawn agents phenformin and buformin). The main use for metformin is for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, especially when it is concomitant with obesity and insulin resistance. It is also being used increasingly in polycystic ... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Polycystic Ovarian Synd...
1306
79%
Diabetes Type 2
1133
91%
Infertility
594
71%
Diabetes Type 1
27
93%
Trying To Conceive
19
89%
Overall, 82% (3171 Members) find Metformin helpful
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Metformin Reviews

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regulated my cycle--but made for about a 51 day cycle--too long! lost some weight.
Working / Worked
Worked for many years but now i have to take 2 other pills to help
Working / Worked
I haven't had any bad experiences with Metformin, so I guess it's doing its job.
I have been on it for 1 year. I got 6 periods in a row but then I have not had a period now since September. Minor side effects
Working / Worked
im on a combination of actoplusmet 850 mg and its doing its job.
Working / Worked
Seems to help.
Working / Worked
none
Working / Worked
it worked well until i got pregnant. then i had to go on insulin. and was never put back on the pill.
so far so good
I am on it, it give me the runs, but its getting better.
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Discussions

  1. Advice: glumetza
    Has anyone taken this? I have had an awful time with Metformin ER and I quit taking it. My new doctor prescribed this and told me it wasn't that bad a... [More]
  2. Discussion: Fortamet
    isnt fortamet metformin? if it is its likly if youre having gi problems that your gassy bloated and gaining water weight. its also possible its not... [More]
  3. Discussion: Glumetza
    2nd day of treatment. i woke up feeling awesome. nausea is starting in, but its really mild. but it beats everything else i've tried. this form of m... [More]
  4. Discussion: Glumetza
    It's the newest form (so im told) of a slow release metformin pill. I have been trying for 8 years to stick with metformin. Guess what? This one ha... [More]
  5. Advice: Glumetza
    If you were having any intestinal symptoms with Metformin (for Diabetes Type 11 or PCOS) then your Dr. would switch you to Glumetza to lessen gastroin... [More]

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