- A lot of Lantus?? 29th July 2005
... this before!). Taking an insulin-sensitiser (like Glucophage ) should also help.
Cheers,
Mark...
- OGTT at 238 and Fasting Plasma at 88 ??? 29th July 2005
... LDL to 58.
My Physicial wants me to take 500 MG Glucophage twice daily.
OGTT was done only once and was not...
... results. The fact that your Dr. wants to start you on Glucophage also suggests he thinks your body may need some help...
... is simply the result of of all that rice!
Taking Glucophage sounds like a good idea. You should also cut back...
- Anyone know anything about this medicine? 29th July 2005
... Does anyone know anything about Glucophage ?...
... Im on glucophage now. When first dx'd w/ type 2 my glucose was over ... 1000. Since i've been on glucophage it has dropped to 80's and 100's. My mom also took ... glucophage for awhile along with insulin. she stopped bcuz it...
... Glucophage is a oral med that is used for most patients as the...
- Just b/c Type 2 Doesnt Mean No Insulin 23rd July 2005
...
Nowadays, with the advent of medications such as Glucophage and Avandamet, which work by decreasing the body's...
...
Nowadays, with the advent of medications such as Glucophage and Avandamet, which work by decreasing the body's...
- Shoudl I notfiy my doctor? 22nd July 2005
... made me very ill. So they switched it to the "real" Glucophage and things got much better, still a few G.I. woes...
... I started on the non-generic glucophage and have switched to generic due to insurance requirements...
- Drinking Help Please 19th July 2005
... some of the meds>. I am type 2 on Lantus, Byetta, Glucophage and Amaryl. Kat...
- skin numbness 18th July 2005
... iaganoised with diabetes. They started the drugs Tricor and Glucophage . I don't know if these drugs are connected to this...
- newly diagnosed - need an answer please... 28th June 2005
... She gave me an 1800 calorie diet plan and script for glucophage to take twice a day. Next appt is not until Sept ... . What can I expect to feel like on the glucophage ? Any side effects to watch out for? I am nervous...
... Hi,
I don't take Glucophage (metaformin) but a family member does so my knowledge...
... I take glucophage and haven't had any trouble (I have a cast iron stomach...
... name - you must be very witty).
Tried first dose of glucophage today, so far just some nausea, but my energy level ... be really good. I don't know if that is from the glucophage or the increase in my synthyroid. I am just happy...
... I take glucophage and have for years. I don't recall having any side...
- Meals. blood sugar question! 20th June 2005
... you need with a heart condition. I'm currently on Glucophage XR, and diet and exercise everyday- and I'm normal...
- Anyone Taking Byetta Yet? 9th June 2005
... properly.
Cheers,
Mark
hi mark,
i was taking glucophage for over a year, then when i had my last blood test ... levels were back to normal so i guess it was from the glucophage . so thats why i dont take it.
my doctor told me that...
... folks, I'm an almost 70 yr old type 2 diabetic taking glucophage . I'm very much interested in getting my HbA1c below...
- High BG 7th June 2005
... really resenting my insulin so a week ago i was put on glucophage xr as well as lantus and lispor... i probally wont...
- new meds.... 7th June 2005
... resentint to my insluin...as of now im on lantus lipro and glucophage xr... i guess what i want to know is ir has anyone...
... people who are Type 1 diabetics being given either glucophage or avandamet in addtion to their insulin.
I wasn...
- diabetes/constipation connection 31st May 2005
... almost walking dead, three years ago. He has been on Glucophage with Glucotrol or Glipizide and then Glucophage with...
- Newbie Here - Introduction - Father Type II Diabetic 24th May 2005
... It was 375. The doctor told him that the pills ( Glucophage ) is no longer going to help him, and that he needs...
... combination of 2 or more meds like Avandia, Metformin ( Glucophage ), and Glyburide to see if that could help bring down...
- Newly Diagnosed... 18th May 2005
... eventually come. My primary doctor has also prescribed me Glucophage 500mg, to be taken once a day. I have a FreeStyle...
- Husband Diabetic (drinking Alchol) 15th May 2005
... My husband is a diabetic and is on glucophage , he drinks diet soda, but he loves his beer, he can ... medication when he has been drinking he is on 500 mg of the glucophage . Any info would be appricated.
susie...
- Diabetes? 22nd April 2005
... might need medication, the new medications, such as glucophage , work by helping your body's tissues become more sensitive...
- What to eat... 14th April 2005
... I posted regarding glucophage , no response. So.. Since, I can't seem to bring myself...
... Currently I take 2mg. of Avandia a day and one 500mg Glucophage a day. I am ashamed to admit it but I do very little...
- A1c frustration 12th April 2005
... that causes the body to be less resistant. I believe glucophage is one such medication, but I know there are others...
- Question about BG after eating 21st March 2005
... butter and 1 oz of polish sausage. I took my meds ( glucophage and avandia) and after 1 hour and 15 minutes my sugars...
- Recently taking Actos but have gained weight. Is this a side effect? 14th March 2005
... Lantus and Humalog) in October 2003. I had been taking Glucophage , but my sugars spun out of control. They were so high...
- Insulin Question 14th March 2005
... mother is diabetic and on insulin shots and she takes Glucophage . She is very upset with having to do the insulin ... ever be able to get off the insulin and just take the Glucophage ? Thanks in advance for any responses....
... ever be able to get off the insulin and just take the Glucophage ? "
Well, it depends. Is your mother overweight ... progressing. In the old days, before medications like glucophage (which decreases insulin resistance) were available ... actually caused beta cell burnout much faster. Now, with glucophage , the idea is to make the body's tissues more sensitive...
- Just got lab results 1 week ago 11th March 2005
... kidney level was ellivated. said to stop taking my Glucophage XR 750 and to stop taking Nsaids for one month then...
- Need "Real World" Advice 24th February 2005
...
I have just been put on medicine (Avandia and Glucophage ). I haven't taken any yet. I am probably going to...
...
I have just been put on medicine (Avandia and Glucophage ). I haven't taken any yet. I am probably going to...
...
I have just been put on medicine (Avandia and Glucophage ). I haven't taken any yet. I am probably going to...
- advantia side effects 5th February 2005
... took avandia couple yrs back, along with amaryl, and glucophage . I think i was over medicated. Then i purchased...
- The Low Glycemic Index Diet 21st January 2005
... been able to reduce his medication which I think is glucophage .
...The diet was designed for type one diabetics ... control of glucose levels we have. I believe that is how glucophage works also by slowing down the rate of digestion of...
- feeling ill? 18th January 2005
... came back hours later. I have started metformin , glucophage , but have only been on it for afew weeks so i dont...
... I could not take glucophage , it cause dme too many problems. Do a search on ... glucophage and see what the side effects are. I know i had pain ... in my left knee from glucophage . Good luck....
- metformin making me sick? 17th January 2005
... I take Glucophage XR- once a day long acting type which cuts down on...
- Medicine eventually??? 17th January 2005
... of her blood sugar. At 62, she is currently taking glucophage , in relatively small doses (I'm sorry, I didn't ask...
- What do I do with this problem. 5th January 2005
... Pradin causes the pancreas to release insulin while glucophage (metpormin) absorbs glucose in the small intestine ... agreed with that. I think at one time I was put on glucophage , but it made me sick at my stomach. This is when ... class. But you are disagreeing with him on the use of glucophage over pradin. What is your take on what he told me...
- Are these signs of Type 2 diabetes? 4th January 2005
... eat it gets better. The docs put me on metformin, glucophage , because my A1c has been slightly high 6.1 and they...
- Worried about my husband 3rd January 2005
... diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" about 2 yrs. ago, he takes Glucophage 2 times a day...when he remembers. He does not check...
- Was told borderline but I produce too much insulin??? Help 31st December 2004
... pcos I have no clue what to believe. The put me on glucophage , now it is my understanding that this medication is...
... insulin and the body compensates by making more
yes glucophage usually is for diabetes, it helps with insulin resistance...
... pcos I have no clue what to believe. The put me on glucophage , now it is my understanding that this medication is...
... insulin problems. So I am going to start taking the glucophage in low doses because it helped before but was on 1500...
- Back pain on glucophage 15th December 2004
... I take glucophage and actos daily. My back hurts where I supposed my ... and damned if I don't!
Does anyone else who takes glucophage or actos have this problems? I would appreciate and...
- Got to Share 11th November 2004
...
I've never tried Glucvance(sp?) but i've tried glucophage , amaryl, avandia and i prefer humalog and lantus to...
- A1C = 6.0, Dr. Just Prescribed Insulin 11th November 2004
... have been Type II for 2 years. I started off with Glucophage (1,500 mg) which I couldn't tolerate. I have lost ... I'm not eating at night before bed. He put me on Glucophage XR (1,000 mg) which again, I couldn't tolerate. Now...
... i was taking the amaryl for awhile. I also took glucophage but could not tolerate it. I am now taking humalog...
... gone back up to 6.8 and why do I have to go back on glucophage because now it has all spilled protein in my urine...
... my levels to about 5.5 so i begged to not take the glucophage ...BUT with the surgeries and all I just had to go...
- My Wife's Case 10th November 2004
... insulins (Lente, etc.) Plavix, Lipitor, Ibuprophen, Glucophage , Lopid, Zetia, Welbutrin, Niaspan.
9:00AM
1...
... and blood insulin level. Type 1 and 2 respond to glucophage early on because the drug slows the liver’s production ... release becomes less and less until the compensation by glucophage isn’t enough and the diabetic requires exogenous insulin ... glitizide drugs such as Actos are less effective than glucophage in a type1 because there is no insulin, and they do...
- So worried about husband and his diabetes 5th November 2004
... blood sugar was 190. The Dr. told him to increase his Glucophage to 1 1/2 tablets twice a day. He had been taking...
... Sunshine,
How long has he been on the glucophage ? It usually takes several weeks to a month or so...
... Hi Ruth: Thanks for responding. He's been on Glucophage for a yr. His readings used to be between 130-150...
- Doc's Diagnosis Incorrect? 15th October 2004
... yesterday and determined that I should stop my metaformin ( glucophage ) after being on it for nearly a year now. My numbers...
- Just recently diagnosed w/Type II Diabetes-need some advice please 9th October 2004
... misunderstand - I am not telling you to not take the glucophage , and in fact, I don't even know what your glucose...
... are determined to beat diabetes u will not be on the glucophage forever. about your side affect.. u can always ask...
... control and regulate your cycles and ovulation is the glucophage . Your endo may keep you on it for months or years ... start charting your ovulation if you can - becuase the glucophage does help. SInce many with PCOS have fertility problems ... , glucophage is used to help lower your sugar (as pcos gals are ... pcos gals have a high rate of type 2 diabetes) the glucophage would be used to treat the sugar levels for that. ... with one stone.
While managing your type2 without glucophage could possibly be done, remember that part fo the ... doing double duty here.
Your symptoms with the glucophage will subside, don't worry - and you'll probably find ... things happening with your pcos symptoms. I'm on glucophage for my pcos MAINLY and now that I'm type2, the glucophage ... definitely need the exercise.
I really hope to remain on glucophage for life. I'm serious! My pcos has never been in such...
... anxiety over this since I was diagnosed. I hope that the Glucophage XR does work, currently I am only on 1 500mg per day...
... travelling and forgetting to pack them!) If you are taking glucophage for PCOS, you may want to ask your doc if you should ... cycle improving on the lower dose. So as you can see, glucophage is handling two situations, your pcos and your diabetes...
... wanted to give an update....
I have been taking Glucophage XR 500mg once per day and have not noticed a difference...
... that I have PCOS and Type 2 diabetes and prescribed Glucophage . So, i don't really know if my levels flucuate and...
- Avandamet and Weight gain 5th October 2004
... patient info states weight can as a side effect. Glucophage and its cousins (glucitrol etc) are suppose to help...
- Introduction and a question (sorry, long) 3rd October 2004
... is that your blood sugars woulbe higher without the glucophage . I had a hysterectomy a year and a half ago but before...
- I started taking Lantus today 29th September 2004
... also i was taken off the metformin and put on the Glucophage XR 750 mgs. the stomache pains arnt as bad now....
- Starting medication 27th September 2004
... medication. In this case she prescribed Metformin XR ( Glucophage XR).
My problem is, I am deathly phobic of taking...
... Well, I take the regular glucophage and for the first week or so I had a bit of diarhea...
... I'm sorry, I have no personal experience with glucophage , but I know what you mean about being very wary of ... might want to ask your dr why he or she selected the glucophage for you, as compared to the numerous alternatives...
... believe the most common complaints that I've read about glucophage are upset stomach, bloating, and diarrhea, but usually...
... bringing back this post - i started glucophage 500/day last night and had a pretty bad upset stomach...
... Hi,
I took glucophage but am now going to be moved due to excessive diarrhea ... doctor , I think I tried way too long to make the glucophage work, and have not been under tight control. So far ... Hope the best for you, and if you cannot tolerate glucophage , there are alot of alternatives, keep working at it...
- Question About Losing Weight 23rd September 2004
... for 5 years. I take 4 insulin shots daily along with Glucophage . My diabetes is not too well under control and I know ... it's mainly on part because of my weight. The Glucophage doesn't seem to help me even though I take two 500mg...
- 19 week update... 2nd September 2004
... I am currently taking one 500MG glucophage pill (generic equivalent) with breakfast and two 500MG...
- Type1 and liver disease or hyperglycaemia? 25th August 2004
... to stop taking insulin all together. I was put on Glucophage to control my diabetes. I switched Dr's after a few...
- glucovance and glucophage 20th August 2004
... really helps keep the sugars under control
the glucophage on the other hand is basically just the metformin...
- a simple question 15th August 2004
... I was wondering can glucophage cause chest pains and shortness of breath?...
- ACTOS and weight gain 13th August 2004
... edema. This summer my ankles got huge, so I tried glucophage instead of actos. I couldn't take the intestinal ... effects, so I'm on actos again with a lower dose of glucophage until actos kicks in fully.
A little edema is...
... much from taking these prescriptions. I started with glucophage , that made me run to the bathroom everytime I ate...
- Glucophage and side effects 8th August 2004
... calls me back. I was taking the extended release glucophage . I had gone off the actos because of my elephant ankles...
- Portion Size and Blood Sugar 7th August 2004
... done is write a handful of prescriptions (avandia and glucophage xr) and tell him to check his sugar one or two times ... added bonus, the new doctor has put him on additional glucophage xr, telling him "this should help you lose weight...
- mood swings 31st July 2004
... and dont know what to do about it. I have been on glucophage since july 8 and it seems like my blood sugar level...
- Praise for South Beach deit 19th July 2004
... up. I started SB in April - at that time I was on Glucophage for my sugar and Lipitor for my cholesteral.
I...
- don't know what to do about diet 18th July 2004
... starving. but my sugar level keeps going up . i am on glucophage and crestor for high cholesterol too. any suggestions...
... Type 2 diabetes. It can take a few weeks for the glucophage to really start bringing your blood sugars down. ... You may need another medication in addition to the glucophage .
Meanwhile, do a google search for "diabetic exchange...
... starving. but my sugar level keeps going up . i am on glucophage and crestor for high cholesterol too. any suggestions...
... off me. My Hbiac is 5.6, and I feel good. I take glucophage and amaryl twice a day. In the beginning, it took...
- New to Diabetes and need help 17th July 2004
... glad I found this board. I am type 2 and I am on Glucophage 500MG. I started this whole diet and exercise thing...
- Electric current 15th July 2004
... 170's when i am doing ok the 140's. No insulin just glucophage . I would think it was a little early for neuropathy...
- Embarassing 21st June 2004
... I have been on Glucophage for about 3 years and recently changed to Avandament ... because of the bowel problems with the Glucophage . I am still having severe diarheaa in the mornings...
... explain how this new medication works compared to the glucophage you were taking? Its so important that you understand ... Avandamet is a combination drug - it combines metformin( glucophage ) and Rosiglitazone(avandia) together. The metformin ... because your new medication is still part metformin/ glucophage . A common side effect of both metformin/glocophage ... problems like bloating, nausea, and upset stomach). Glucophage works primarily in the liver to do its job, and these ... weeks, but if you have had continuous problems on glucophage for 3 years, it is likely that this will not change...
... the Avandament would help as it is a lower dose of Glucophage than I was taking.
My diabetes is very controlled...
... explain how this new medication works compared to the glucophage you were taking? Its so important that you understand ... Avandamet is a combination drug - it combines metformin( glucophage ) and Rosiglitazone(avandia) together. The metformin ... because your new medication is still part metformin/ glucophage . A common side effect of both metformin/glocophage ... problems like bloating, nausea, and upset stomach). Glucophage works primarily in the liver to do its job, and these ... weeks, but if you have had continuous problems on glucophage for 3 years, it is likely that this will not change ... had found this board then. I was interested in the glucophage part of your post. if glucophage works via the liver ... , can it cause cholesterol to go up. B4 I took glucophage i never had high cholesterol. After taking it I started...
... if glucophage works via the liver, can it cause cholesterol to ... go up. B4 I took glucophage i never had high cholesterol. After taking it I started...
... experience of doctors not wanting to give up metformin ( glucophage ) for some reason even they may not know. And I had ... irritating to them for some reason. Could be the glucophage buildup just isn't all gone, and doctors might be...
... experience of doctors not wanting to give up metformin ( glucophage ) for some reason even they may not know. And I had ... irritating to them for some reason. Could be the glucophage buildup just isn't all gone, and doctors might be...
... my Diabetes Management mag. exactly what you said, glucophage shouldn't be given with bp meds. Thank you again,...
- Continuous period and insulin probs 19th June 2004
... Has anyone mentioned PCOS to you? I was given glucophage in addition to my insulin for this disorder. I would...
- Kidney, Liver, Heart Tests Annually if Over 5 yrs 13th June 2004
... Anyone ever had a reaction to Glucophage , extreme muscle pain or whatever, that might ...
... I have no experience with glucophage , I was put on Amaryl (glimepiride) when first diagnosed ... earlier this year. My understanding is that glucophage blocks the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream...
... we have to come in.
But as the metformin and glucophage drain out of my system, I'm feeling a lot better and...
... to take my metformin, wouldn't even change it to Glucophage . Simply claimed not to believe the published warnings...
... I've had no experience with glucophage - have been on generic Glucotrol (glipizide) and insulin...
... after a meal. So when I went off metformin and glucophage (wonderful to have my arm back, tho' it still gets...
- I'm new here! Just diagnosed w/Type 2 11th June 2004
... resistant, give me a phone # to call in a prescription of Glucophage (1000 mg / day) and exercise and eat a modified Atkins...
... .. please understand that. I would not take the glucophage until you see an endocrinologist. Especially if your...
... resistant, give me a phone # to call in a prescription of Glucophage (1000 mg / day) and exercise and eat a modified Atkins...
- Can a Type 2 use a pump? 2nd June 2004
... tomorrow.
Doesn't glucovance have some metformin or glucophage in it? I may be wrong about that, but one side effect...
- Severe Leg Cramps 23rd May 2004
... guess.
Pharmacy printouts may warn you that glucophage a/k/a metformin can cause muscle pain, which is different ... until I decided to stop taking the nearly 3000 mg of glucophage , not the only med I'm taking, for a week, start back ... which I read on the internet can be fatal, caused by glucophage /metformin.
Some Drs I guess don't like you to ... so I'll be looking around. Said he didn't believe glucophage and metformin cause muscle pain.
This afternoon...
- Glyburide XL 20th May 2004
... to do the glyburide. The doctor had changed me to glucophage and avandia instead, but they dont seem to be controling...
... released and it does seem to work better for me with the glucophage . Thank you :)...
- Metformin 19th May 2004
... but when you're taking an awful lot of metformin/ glucophage , it can cause musicle pain, and even a LACTIC ACIDOSIS ... levothroid, was on 5 pills a day of the metformin/ glucophage , almost 3000 mg I guess, besides some other diabetes ... Anyone know anything about Actos?
Metformin/ glucophage arm pain stops within 5-days to a week, if you've ... again for 5 days just from one pill. Had taken glucophage for years, and it helps you lose weight, but so does...
... lots of warnings about long term use of metformin and glucophage , which are the same thing, and Actos, an article from...
... lots of warnings about long term use of metformin and glucophage , which are the same thing, and Actos, an article from...
... pharmacist. My pharmacist is quit helpful. For instance, glucophage can help with weight loss and Avandia can cause weight...
... pharmacist. My pharmacist is quit helpful. For instance, glucophage can help with weight loss and Avandia can cause weight...
... seem to have an injury, either from metformin and glucophage , which are the same thing, or from hedge trimming ... pain is getting better since stopping the metformin/ glucophage , but still comes back about every 8-12 hours or...
... seem to have an injury, either from metformin and glucophage , which are the same thing, or from hedge trimming ... pain is getting better since stopping the metformin/ glucophage , but still comes back about every 8-12 hours or ... so many problems with your illness. i was thrown on glucophage back in 1999 and that's when all my problems began ... went to a free clinic, and a dr's asstnt gave me glucophage and seven other horrible bp pills and trouble started...
... of a heart attack.
Thanks for verifying that glucophage causes problems. That doctor was going to put me...
... muscles really hurt from even a little bit of glucophage or glucophage XR which is for children I think, under...
... INGREDIENTS:
GLUCOPHAGE tablets contain 500 mg, 850 mg, or 1000 mg of metformin ... hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polyethylene glycol.
GLUCOPHAGE XR contains 500 mg or 750 mg of metformin hydrochloride...
... muscles really hurt from even a little bit of glucophage or glucophage XR which is for children I think, under...
... For yrs I could not understand why i couldn't take glucophage . It seems all my problems started in 1999 when a dr ... 's assistant put me on glucophage and 3 bp meds. You are a great researcher and usually...
... For yrs I could not understand why i couldn't take glucophage . It seems all my problems started in 1999 when a dr ... 's assistant put me on glucophage and 3 bp meds. You are a great researcher and usually...
... Yes, I took glucophage for a lot of years, had a buildup, and read online...
- Neuropathy - seeking the truth! 23rd April 2004
... I cut out the liptor, toprol xl, amaryl, avandia, glucophage , zestril, zetia, celebrex, etc. :) :) My pain disappeare...
- Help 21st April 2004
... hasn't told me to do so. Right now I am only taking glucophage , along with diet and exercise. This is my maintenance...
- feet 11th April 2004
... between 117 and 160..averages about 140.
i take glucophage which seems to make me tired.....the main thing is...
- Doc's appointment what to do? 6th April 2004
... and just gained 30 pounds in 2 years, i also take glucophage and glucatrol and now my sugars are always low so...
- Fasting Blood sugar good or bad?? 26th March 2004
... impossible number in reality. She is on only one 500 mg of Glucophage a day. Doing this for a year plus taking some natural ... that the Dr said he was going to take her off of the glucophage . Her fasting sugar is 129 but the rest of the day...
- Glucophage question 23rd March 2004
... hours after taking to work then check your bloodsugar, glucophage although new in the USA has been used many years in...
... didn't think of at the time).
I'm currently on Glucophage 500mg twice a day. I started off with one pill a ... My question is whether it takes some time for the Glucophage to have its maximum effect or if its sort of an immediate...
- Newly Diagnosed 16th March 2004
... calculated from 20 testings over 4 days.)
I am taking Glucophage XR. And am using my stepfathers diabetic cookbooks...
- Need Advice QUICK! 7th March 2004
... get the form from the drug company. My wife uses Glucophage and we get all that for free. They send it to the...
- metformin and avandia combined 3rd March 2004
... would be thankful.
i have been taking 750 mgs xr glucophage and 8 mgs of avandia since january 13th. i take the ... glucophage after dinner and never go above 150, the only time...
... The Glucophage makes me so sick to my stomache. The Dr. said I will...
... which gave me terrible diarrhea, and eventually the glucophage was not digesting in my stomach so it was not working...
... been taking it for 2 weeks. Strangely enough, I took Glucophage the BRAND 4 years ago, and I don't recall any of these...
- Can Type 2 Diabetes or Insulin Resistance be Reversed? 23rd February 2004
... I might just be insulin resistant.
I was given Glucophage which I took until I was off the steroids. My fasting...
