This sub is a safe space for LGBTQ2A+ folks.Press J to jump to the feed. Should I just push through? For me, sometimes I get queasy or bloated, but the benefits outweigh all that for me.I dropped some weight when I started.

My doctor is changing my birth control to a less androgenic one + prescribing me metformin 1-500 mg once a day. Meds/Supplements. My doctor is changing my birth control to a less androgenic one + prescribing me metformin 1-500 mg once a day. Other side effects include: asthenia, and decreased vitamin b12 serum concentrate. I have looked up a little about metformin but I was curious what everyone’s side effects with this are.

It helped me adapt while my body was still getting used to the meds.Did it eventually level out and your body got used to it? I always can tell a difference when I am on it, so I know I need it.

Do your own research & vetting, but studies have found potentially increased risk of dementia when taking Metformin. So I just got diagnosed with pcos. (I didn’t research as a hard as I could though).Since I’m already familiar with upset stomach/diarrhea, I chose to take the medicine. I guess my question is does the good outweigh the bad for metformin or is there any recommendations people have for natural ways I could lower my symptoms of pcos (my biggest are hair growth around face + weight gain + cystic acne). Abdominal or stomach discomfort 2. cough or hoarseness 3. decreased appetite 4. diarrhea 5. fast or shallow breathing 6. fever or chills 7. general feeling of discomfort 8. lower back or side pain 9. muscle pain or cramping 10. painful or difficult urination 11. sleepiness 500mg 3x daily. Next up is met ER, but it's always such a struggle to get through the first bit, especially if you don't lose any weight as a result.So basically it’s worth the push through do you think? Metformin side effects.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts That was not my experience . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Doctors seem to suspect that this is because of Metformin-induced B12 deficiency which is well documented.

So I just got diagnosed with pcos. I can’t speak to the sex drive, mine has always been low. Just keep taking Metformin or try for something else? Do all the meds have these side effects? I’ve read studies and heard most of the adverse side effects from Metformin are exacerbated by eating carb heavy/processed junk foods which I do not, before I began taking Metformin I was so nervous and afraid of the side effects and I actually took berberine for a month because I heard it was a more natural version and I experienced awful gastro issues with it but since I’ve switched to Metformin I’ve been all good!The worst symptoms I heard of were mostly gastrointestinal. my mom started on metformin with the same routine as youMaybe try the extended release version if it’s available?A place to discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and all that comes along with it. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. I’ve never been able to get to that point.I am on Metformin, too. !I started getting palpitations when on it so I had to stop. I started at one pill daily for a week, then two, and have been on three for a few months. I just don’t want to be doing more harm than good to myselfImodium is an option, recommended by my doctor. Hi everyone!

If you eat like trash, your going to pay for it lol!

?Sorry for all the questions, but I’ve been going back and forth in my head for awhile now.I am in the exact same boat. (So far it’s good)Of course my constant state of dehydration is now more worrisome, especially since I’m taking Spiro too.A place to discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and all that comes along with it. Any suggestions for different meds I could request? Push through. 1. Rare Side Effects of Metformin Some people (in one study, it was less than 5%) reported heartburn, headaches, upper respiratory infection, … But I’d say 98% if the time no issues :) and my A1C dropped drastically and it helped with my periods! Most days i eat OMAD (one meal a day) so I typically take my daily dosage after my meal and i don’t drink alcohol but I’ve never been a drinker really anyway. I hate it, all the stomach issues, especially in the beginning. My doctor told me if I would like to wait on metformin I can do so, but I’ve also seen metformin can help a lot w side effects for PCOS. The most negative I saw were not being able to drink/ lowering of sex drive.