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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Metformin is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class (its other members are the withdrawn agents phenformin and buformin).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... | 1307 |
79% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 1134 |
91% |
| Infertility | 595 |
71% |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 27 |
93% |
| Trying To Conceive | 19 |
89% |
Overall, 82% (3175
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Metformin Reviews
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glycmet sr 500MG just started a week back thrice a day.
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Periods are more regular than they have ever been, weight more easily controlled. No side effects whatsoever when taken as instructed.
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side effect that bothers me most is the diarrhea
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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!!
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1500 mg per day
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It works great but it gives me a dry cough and dry mouth.
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i've been on Metformin since Sept 23rd 2009 and i'm starting to notice a difference. I heard it take about 6 months on the pill for you to get pregnant
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This medication has been so hard for me to take because they smell bad and they have a poor coating but i have talked with my doctor and it is very important that i take this medicine so now i have got back on track and drink something sweet or fruity to cover up the taste of the pill
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Have been taking since 6/2009. It has helped to regulate my cycle somewhat. It made me feel really sick at first, but I do not have any side effects now.
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It works ok but it makes my stomach hurt.
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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] -
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] -
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] -
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] -
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]
