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runnerr123
runnerr123

hi! I’m 16 and I’m being put on Metformin for PCOS/insulin resistance. I know that it’s very dangerous to drink on this medicine, but I’m going to college next year. What do I do?

question
question
I mean, I don't know where you're from. If you're from the US then you are probably aware drinking under the age of 21 is illegal and it is for a reason. Keep in mind I am a college student when I tell you this- you do not have to drink in college. College is about learning and progressing in your career. I'm not saying not to have a fun time with friends but you can do that without drinking- I would assume you have done that already in your life. Drinking alcohol, especially in excess, could seriously affect your ability to complete your studies- ESPECIALLY if you are taking a full courseload and are partying the night before a class- and college is expensive (again, assuming you're from the US, which you may not be) and compromizing your studies is just not worth it financially.
Anyway, aside from that note- it's not at all worth it to risk your wellbeing to drink. I mean if you're bent on drinking then I'm not sure what to tell you, as I wouldn't really be willing to encourage someone who is underage to drink regardless of the situation. But if that medication helps you, then aside from your age or stage in life, I would not go off it just to drink and I would not advise you to ever drink while on it if it could be dangerous- it would be awful if something happened to you.
Kitfox
Kitfox
I have to agree with @question. In the United states it is Illegal to drink under the age of 21. That being stated, I was started on Metformin when i was first diagnosed at 17, I am now 29. It caused more problems for me than it helped. I found Birth control helped me more, but it also did nothing for my Insulin resistance and as a result i have progressed to full blown type 2 Diabetes (granted my eating habits and genetics did not help that either). As someone who used to party, Drinking is not all it's cracked up to be. I RARELY drink anymore, simply because it isn't fun to be so dizzy you get sick. Plus it's not worth battling the effects of alcohol and meds. My advise: Just dont bother. You dont need Booze to have fun. If you do need alcohol to have fun, maybe you should look into that problem before trying to find a way to over ride your medication. (all of this assuming you live in the united states)