Tue, Jul-23-02, 23:20
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Senior Member
Posts: 4,967
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Plan: Keto <38 carbs daily
Stats: 316/287.2/132
BF:Isn't It Obvious?!
Progress: 16%
Location: NW Missouri
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Metformin
Hello!
Sounds like you have lots of concerns. I take Metformin (generic is Glucophage, which is what I take.) I haven't had any problems with it other than figuring out what dosage is best for me in order to have a normal cycle. Right now I am on 2 pills a day and still have a bit of irregularity in cycle. I have contacted my Dr. and may be moved up to the normal dose of 3 a day. We'll see...
On the Lactic Acidosis... I have read a lot about that, right after I was given my pills to take. As far as I can see, in rare cases Metformin can cause Lactic Acidosis when the person has a prior case of reduced renal function (kidney problems.) If you have this, you will want to tell your doctor about it before taking the pills. I'm not sure about the alcohol effect on the pills, since I don't drink... can't help you there. However, IMO, the pills are great. I have no side effects that I know of.
Not sure if any of this helps...
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