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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Metformin is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class (its other members are the withdrawn agents phenformin and buformin).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% (3172
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Metformin Reviews
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i know some people can't stand it. once your system gets used to it though the digestive side effects aren't much of an issue (at least in my case). it's also had the effect of stabilising my blood sugar. when paired with excercise (i don't get enough of that) i'm able to have regular cycles.
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it has helped with my weight and me ttc.
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Works for me.. I know I feel better on it. My doctor wants me to take 3 pills, but I can only take 2.
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Working . Dosage has increased over the years but it does good
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Metformin works well for me
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It has been working great.
750 ER once a day
750 ER once a day
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I guess it is working. I have not had an easier time loosing weight and it has not started my cycle alone. It is being combined with clomid.
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PCOS
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This has helped greatly...
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Worked, but causes me to be very tired.
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Discussions
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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]
