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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Metformin is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class (its other members are the withdrawn agents phenformin and buformin).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... | 1308 |
79% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 1137 |
91% |
| Infertility | 596 |
71% |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 27 |
93% |
| Trying To Conceive | 19 |
89% |
Overall, 82% (3180
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Metformin Reviews
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My periods regulated and I felt better physically
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Took for 12 mos.
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1000 mg, 2x day. Works well in combo with Glyburide.
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terrible ended up in the hospital and passed out twice due to hypovolemia caused by the metformin- on my allery list now
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Dr increased/doubled the dose I was taking.
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I used this when I was first dx'ed it gave me the poops! lol I don't remember much else, that was YEARS ago.
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I'm taking this for Diabetes. Just heard it was also used for PCOS.
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ugh... can't stay on it long but i know i have too!!!!
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Good
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I have been on this drug for two months. I have noticed little changes but still no period.
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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]
