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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Metformin is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class (its other members are the withdrawn agents phenformin and buformin).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 have lost 23lbs so far on this so I guess it's working. I just cramp alot and it makes you go to the potty LOTSS!!
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VERY hard on the stomach. Didn't seem to work much.
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Horrible med to try if you have IBS....
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I now have regular periods, but I had to get off of it 2 months ago because of low blood sugar issues. I have lost 101 pounds on it.
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It has worked. I have lost 101 pounds and no longer am on it, because I was having low blood sugar issues.
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I have actually lost some weight taking this med. But, I can not eat refined sugar or white flour. Only 100% whole wheat and organic sweets. If i eat the bad stuff I get really sick fast!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think after 4 months, it helped me have a natural period. It does not help me with weight loss though.
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works well
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To early to tell. I just started taking this medication a few days okay.
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I take 2000 mg a day - mekes my stomach upset at times, but it works for me
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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]
