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did a hpt but was neg (of course.... they always are). Im going to be taking 2x 500 mg metformin formet 500 tabs a day. it doesnt say if its extended release or not - bugger! Im in Australia maybe they call it something different here? The doc said I have Insulin Resistance also? I need to find out some more about PCOS and what it is properly. Do any of you know where there is some good info on it on the web?

Make sure that you are starting at a low dose and working your way up. For example, my goal was 1500mg, so i was on 500 mg for two weeks, then bumped up to 1000 for a week, and then finally 1500mg. You also have to really watch your diet while on it. Eating good carbs will help control the queasy stomach.

Please tell me why i have gained so much weight since i started taking metformin tab 500 mg twice a day.

( I have recently been put on metformin- moderate release 500 mg 2 tabs a day, im getting on with them fine i have already had a period but the thing that is worring me is that my periods are normaly non existant and could this be a once in a blue moon thing...... so how will i know if i ever ovulate????? Also i really want my doc to put me on clomid aswell to increase my chance of becoming a mummy but im scared im just going to get my heart broken and that my dream will never come true.

I am on 4 metformin a day, 500 mg x 4. My doctor at first said take one with each meal and so eat four small meals a day. The bottle from the pharmacy says take two twice a day, no one seems to really care how I take em when I ask about this. Sometimes I seem to get metformin that are coated and sometimes they are not, have bin given three or four different brands over time and seems to be whats on the menu when I order my prescription, who knows what brand it will be next. What is better?

I've been taking 500 mg/day of metformin. Just wondering if any of you have taken this, and if so, have you experienced any weight loss?

a few days after coming off bc i started takin metformin, it's been about 10 days. i'm takin 500 mg 2x a day after meals. i jus wanted to know, since i'm overweight, will this tab still help regulate my periods and is this doseage good enough for me to get a period and help me O to get preg? thanks for any advice.

One tablet in the morning, immediately before food. [Started 10th December, 2010] In addition to TWO Metformin 500 mg. tablets, morning and evening, with food. Early days yet, but so far no reaction at all to the Glimepride, but there does seem to be a quite marked reduction in my blood glucose levels. Feeling quite well in my self. Blood pressure is generally tracking along as 'Normal'. Most readings so far this month are below 120 Systolic.

hi i am in the same boat been taking metformin for a year now. i take 500 mg 3x a day its a little harsh on my stomach though. just make sure u always eat when taking them. Clomid has not been working for me but maybe it will for you. God bless and good luck.

I've been on Propranolol for anxiety (3 x 40mg a day) for about a year and a half and just this week an endocrinologist prescibed Metformin for my PCOS. At the moment I'm on 500 mg a day. When I went to get the prescriptions filled for both, the pharmacist told me there was an interaction warning between the two, but that it was insignificant or minor. It says "The effects of Metforming 4000mg tabs are slightly increased by Propranolol 40mg tabs increasing the hypoglycaemic effect.

I've been taking Metformin 500 mg once a day every morning. My blood glucose level has been stablized and between safe range, 70 to 85 for fasting test and 80 to 120 at 2 hours after meal. I believe the improvement in blood sugar is because of exercise and diet rather than medication. My question is: should I stop taking Metformin 500 mg? I've heard that this is a very low dose and does not affect much on controling blood sugar. Thanks a lot in advance for your advice and suggestions.

Did your doc start you out at 1500mg? My doc started me on 500 mg and then increased it to by 500 mg every 2 weeks until I got to 1500mg/day. Ask your doc if you can start off at 500 then increase to 1500mg later. That should help a little or you can try the extended release tabs. I've noticed that I have mid cycle spotting and periods that are light bleeding/spotting now that I'm on metformin. They say it takes 6-12 months before improvement starts.

I have taken clomid for like 6 months or more. I just recently started the metformin and clomid combo. I take 2 500 mg tabs of metformin in am and 1 in pm. and I take 150mg of clomid on days 5-9. Before the metformin i had a progesterone level done and it was only a 1.8. i am hoping with the combo it will go up. We really want a baby and our hoping this works this time.

what Amanda said is right- i was suffering for PCOS, and was on Metformin 500 Mg- the doctor gives the prescribed doses as per the body type- usually they give 1000-1500 Mg (2-3 tabs) a day to see , but for me 500 Mg worked well to have regular periods and Ovulation. the time i got pregnant, my doctor took me off from Metformin and i am only taking prenatal..

What is the difference between Glucophage 500 XL (ER) & Glyburide/Metformin 5/500mg & can they be substituded for each other?

What dose are you on? It's usually started out on 500 mg tabs then worked up to your dose over a couple week increments. Make sure you take it after eating a meal. If you take it on an empty stomach or stop taking it and start back up you will have bad side effects again.

When I started on Metformin I was taking two tabs of 500 mg a day. At first it was ok no side affects. But my BG's were still too high in the mornings so doctor had me increase to a 3rd Met tablet. After about 3 days of taking 3 tabs a day I started feeling nauseated, slight dizziness, diarrhea, and a little jittery. I kept a close check on my BG's and they were perfect. After two hours from eating it was 118. After getting up in the morning it was now down from 170 to 135. I was ecstatic.

I take two 500 mg tabs of metformin daily my question is does anyone else feel really sick on anti-biotics?

So far no side effects but my RE prescribes extended release tabs and is titrating the dose up slowly each week. I started last week on 500 mgs and then I go to 1000mgs after 7 days. After a month I will be on 1500mgs. What is your dose?

I am taking 500 mg of metformin but she said she may up the dose once I get used to it. She warned me that it could upset me stomach and cause a lot of running to the bathroom....and OMG it did! When you had your IUD do you remember ever losing your sex drive? I'm sorry that's so personal but I have notices a huge difference in my sex drive about 3 weeks after having it inserted. Did you use anything to help you get pregnant?

I started taking metformin in November and took only 500 mg a day for the first two weeks. I had three days of sudden loose bowels a few hours after taking it. I take my pills on a full stomach and have not had any more side effects.

I am presently on Insulin (Human mixtard)22 units B/B and 12 units B/D.+500 mg ,1000mg and 500 mg metformin tabs with breakfast,lunch and dinner.I take losar 5mg tabs for BP and Methycobal 1500 unit tabs once every day.My blood sugar remains around 160 PP and 110 Fasting I had suffered from severe Diabetic neuralgia 2-3 years back and Methycobal is being taken since than My BP even now remains 90-95/160-170.

Carbs can make you feel sick and get the runs if your taking Metformin. I am taking 1500mg, 500 mgs 3xs a day. Always with food or milk. Did your DR prescribe folic acid with that. I'm taking 4 - 1mg tabs aday. When I was taking it in the morning with the Metformin I would feel sicker. I started taking th folic acid with my metformin at night with dinner and would feel sick.

Height 5' 7" weight 96 kg.Diabatic and hypertensive.All under control.Metformin 500mg -3 tabs a day. On micardis 1 tab in morning and herbisser 1 tab at night. When checking pulse it misses a beat or two in 1 minute. Sometimes more when involved in light work. Occurence more these days with hardly any excercise. Doctor says it normal. I do not feel its normal. Would like feedback if anyone out there has experienced my type of symptoms and how you have overcome it.

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 6 months now, I am wondering if his medications may be effecting his sperm counts. He is on Gemfibozil 600mg BID, Metformin 500 mg daily, and Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/12.5 mg two tabs daily. Any suggestions?

I am a 32 years old women under the fertility treatment since the past 6 months taking Glucophage (Metformin) 500 mg, Duphaston 10mg, Clomid( 2 tabs of 50mg). Last cycle in addition to these i took Fostimon injection from the 5th day of my cycle for 6 days then on the 13th day took pregnyl shot. With all this I was very much convinced for a positive result with multiple follicles, sizes ranging from 18mm to 22mm but it didn't work. What could be the possible reasons to this?

Also advised to test the IR.found during fasting is 9.82 and pp meal is116.3 uIU/mL.He asked me to take glucophage (metformin 500 mg once in a day).Is it the right medcine for me?Im ready to do any exercise and diet control.Kindly advise what i should not eat? Is it this is due to Fattyliver?I checked My glucose level is always normal. How can i go about from this condition.? Please help AG.

From Aug 2008 to June 2009 to manage my diabetes my doctor put me on Brand - GLYCIPHAGE SR 500 mg (Generic - Metformin HCL 500 mg) Dosage - 1/2 Tab morning and evening which managed my sugar levels but it lead to severe weight loss. Now since last two months under a different doctor;s advice I have stopped this medicine and at the moment iam not taking any medicine to manage my sugar level.

I was put on metformin anyway and got really sick. I couldn't handle it. I could only take 2 500 mg at night. I would get so nausous and have massive, painful diareeh. At my last colonoscopy, my GI doctor said that I also had solitary rectal ulcer syndrome and it looked like the beginning of chrons. I don't notice food aftecting me much. Ive been testing that with my other doctor for months. Im not allergic to wheat or gluten. I am very stressed.

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