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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Metformin is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class (its other members are the withdrawn agents phenformin and buformin).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...
1301
79%
Diabetes Type 2
1125
91%
Infertility
593
71%
Diabetes Type 1
27
93%
Trying To Conceive
19
89%
Overall, 82% (3157 Members) find Metformin helpful
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Metformin Reviews

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Seems to help.
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none
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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.
glycmet sr 500MG just started a week back thrice a day.
Periods are more regular than they have ever been, weight more easily controlled. No side effects whatsoever when taken as instructed.
Working / Worked
side effect that bothers me most is the diarrhea
It seems to be working, I have been getting my period lately and I think it's helping with my weight loss!! Both are really great signs!!
Working / Worked
1500 mg per day
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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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