another Metformin question...

AshRS · 08-13-2009, 07:09 AM

the previous post got me thinking...

my doctor had me take a glucose test to see how my body was handling sugar (I think thats what the test does...). Anyway, it came back fine - i.e. my body wasn't having trouble handling sugar. Is Metformin still useful?

Adrienne · 08-13-2009, 07:21 AM

good question for your MD.

Ferret Mommy · 08-13-2009, 08:37 AM

My sugar levels are normal... but I have PCOS.. I have not had any sugar issues while taking MET but it has regulated my cycles and I now O on my own again.

Depends on why you were put on MET to begin with.

AshRS · 08-13-2009, 01:13 PM

I haven't been put on it yet, but my RE said first that he was going to put me on it and then right after said I don't have sugar issues.

Ferret Mommy · 08-13-2009, 01:20 PM

I see.. its to help stop or prevent those little follies from becoming cysts.... and to regulate the ovaries and the differnt hormones that everything produces...

Its an off label use:

For the adjunct treatment of patients with hyperinsulinemia secondary to polycystic ovary syndrome† (PCOS), including the treatment of infertility† in these patients:
Oral dosage (regular-release tablets):
Adult females: 500 mg PO three times per day. After roughly one month, 33% of females with PCOS will ovulate compared to 4% with placebo. When metformin is added to clomiphene therapy for PCOS with infertility, roughly 86% of patients ovulate in comparison to roughly 8% on clomiphene alone.[26676] Worldwide data of metformin use in PCOS to regulate menstrual cycles and decrease ovarian steroidogenesis are relatively extensive. Metformin-failure may occur in severely obese patients, so weight loss and dietary control are also recommended.

AshRS · 08-13-2009, 07:16 PM

Ferret Mommy - wow! Metformin seems to make a huge difference! I'm feeling hopeful

Thanks.

Ferret Mommy · 08-13-2009, 07:33 PM

NP... That was from Clinical Pharmacology .com... my company has an account!!

I dont know why it helps or how.. but my primary care dr was willing to try it and I lost 5 lbs and my cycle came back!! so she gave me some refills!! lol

Good luck!

AshRS · 08-14-2009, 12:22 PM

started Metformin today...just waiting for all those lovely side effects I've heard about to kick in! I'm going to do a pill a day for 3 days, then 2 pills a day for 3 days, then go for 3 a day. Yikes! Not sure I'm starting at the best time, as I'm going away to a cottage next week, and it would really suck if I was having stomach/all the other issues while I'm up there...but I was feeling excited and wanted to start right away! haha

Ferret Mommy · 08-14-2009, 12:28 PM

I only have issues when eating crap food... or too much oily foods. Watch chocolate too... I havent had too many problems. I take 1 pill at lunch and 2 with dinner. I cant do one in the AM or I wont be able to eat lunch... that seems to work well for me.

I think I started with 1 am and 1 pm and then added the 3rd after 2 days.

08-13-2009, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
AshRS 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 95	another Metformin question... the previous post got me thinking... my doctor had me take a glucose test to see how my body was handling sugar (I think thats what the test does...). Anyway, it came back fine - i.e. my body wasn't having trouble handling sugar. Is Metformin still useful?

08-13-2009, 07:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-13-2009, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	My sugar levels are normal... but I have PCOS.. I have not had any sugar issues while taking MET but it has regulated my cycles and I now O on my own again. Depends on why you were put on MET to begin with.

08-13-2009, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
AshRS 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 95	I haven't been put on it yet, but my RE said first that he was going to put me on it and then right after said I don't have sugar issues.

08-13-2009, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	I see.. its to help stop or prevent those little follies from becoming cysts.... and to regulate the ovaries and the differnt hormones that everything produces... Its an off label use: For the adjunct treatment of patients with hyperinsulinemia secondary to polycystic ovary syndrome† (PCOS), including the treatment of infertility† in these patients: Oral dosage (regular-release tablets): Adult females: 500 mg PO three times per day. After roughly one month, 33% of females with PCOS will ovulate compared to 4% with placebo. When metformin is added to clomiphene therapy for PCOS with infertility, roughly 86% of patients ovulate in comparison to roughly 8% on clomiphene alone.[26676] Worldwide data of metformin use in PCOS to regulate menstrual cycles and decrease ovarian steroidogenesis are relatively extensive. Metformin-failure may occur in severely obese patients, so weight loss and dietary control are also recommended.

08-13-2009, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
AshRS 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 95	Ferret Mommy - wow! Metformin seems to make a huge difference! I'm feeling hopeful Thanks.

08-13-2009, 07:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	NP... That was from Clinical Pharmacology .com... my company has an account!! I dont know why it helps or how.. but my primary care dr was willing to try it and I lost 5 lbs and my cycle came back!! so she gave me some refills!! lol Good luck!

08-14-2009, 12:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
AshRS 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 95	started Metformin today...just waiting for all those lovely side effects I've heard about to kick in! I'm going to do a pill a day for 3 days, then 2 pills a day for 3 days, then go for 3 a day. Yikes! Not sure I'm starting at the best time, as I'm going away to a cottage next week, and it would really suck if I was having stomach/all the other issues while I'm up there...but I was feeling excited and wanted to start right away! haha

08-14-2009, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	I only have issues when eating crap food... or too much oily foods. Watch chocolate too... I havent had too many problems. I take 1 pill at lunch and 2 with dinner. I cant do one in the AM or I wont be able to eat lunch... that seems to work well for me. I think I started with 1 am and 1 pm and then added the 3rd after 2 days.