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MyJourney

Fri, Mar-26-04, 09:29

I am taking 500mg of glucophage twice a day and 25mg of spironolactone 3 times a day, and ever since I started I have been hungry all the time and nervious.

I am not sure if I am just nervous about the meds and so I am just thinking I am hungry all the time, and once I calm down I will get used to it, or if its a common side effect?

anyone else taking any of these meds have a similar reaction?

PollyEster

Fri, Apr-30-04, 05:34

Hi-

I never did get hungry from that combo, but I did get very thirsty. Sometimes thirst can be confused with hunger. Make sure that you are getting extra water to drink and not using a lot of salt or any salt substitute. Also, you may want to use a Folic acid/B12 vitamin with Glucophage because it can deplete your body of it, and Biotin (I use 5 mg).
Regards-

Pollyester