Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Another Glucophage XR question

Question:

Cathy, About 6 months ago my doctor switched me to Glucophage XR and I’ve really liked it.  I tend to get lower blood sugars when I was on just Glucophage and the XR version seems to keep them in balance better.  I did suffer from diarrhea a lot w/ the regular Glucophage, but since August I’ve been following the Weight Watcher diet and since I’ve increased my water intake by A LOT, I don’t have diarrhea at all any more.  Maybe it’s a combo of the diet/water  and the XR. Good Luck, Diana

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, My doctor asked me if I want to try the Glucophage XR in place of my 3 x a day 500mg Glucophage.  Does it give as much control, I’m doing very well on regular Glucophage.  I had diarrhea for a long time when I first started on the regular Glucophage.  I also take it for my PCO (Polycystic Ovarian syndrome) and it’s working very well on that too. Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

Response:

I take the XR and I have very good control.  I like it very much  For a few weeks I had stomach distress Loretta

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Response:

Thank you for your replies Diana and Loretta, Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Cathy, About 6 months ago my doctor switched me to Glucophage XR and I’ve really liked it.  I tend to get lower blood sugars when I was on just Glucophage and the XR version seems to keep them in balance better.  I did suffer from diarrhea a lot w/ the regular Glucophage, but since August I’ve been following the Weight Watcher diet and since I’ve increased my water intake by A LOT, I don’t have diarrhea at all any more.  Maybe it’s a combo of the diet/water  and the XR. Good Luck, Diana Hi, My doctor asked me if I want to try the Glucophage XR in place of my 3 x a day 500mg Glucophage.  Does it give as much control, I’m doing very well on regular Glucophage.  I had diarrhea for a long time when I first started on the regular Glucophage.  I also take it for my PCO (Polycystic Ovarian syndrome) and it’s working very well on that too. Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

Response:

Hi, My doctor asked me if I want to try the Glucophage XR in place of my 3 x a day 500mg Glucophage.  Does it give as much control, I’m doing very well on regular Glucophage.  I had diarrhea for a long time when I first started on the regular Glucophage.  I also take it for my PCO (Polycystic Ovarian syndrome) and it’s working very well on that too. Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

Response:

One thing to consider. Glucophage will soon be offered in a generic form.  Much cheaper. Glucophage XR will not… that’s one of the reasons the company came up with it. If you have great insurance, it won’t matter.  If you have a large copay or only get reimbursed for a portion… it will. Jennifer – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, My doctor asked me if I want to try the Glucophage XR in place of my 3 x a day 500mg Glucophage.  Does it give as much control, I’m doing very well on regular Glucophage.  I had diarrhea for a long time when I first started on the regular Glucophage.  I also take it for my PCO (Polycystic Ovarian syndrome) and it’s working very well on that too. Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

Response:

Hi Jennifer, I pay nothing for meds so the cost isn’t even a consideration.  My GYN usually starts patients on Glucophage once a day and increases to 3 X a day then switches over to the XR when treating the PCO.  I thought I heard conflicting opinions on the effectiveness of the XR over the regular, that’s why I asked the question.  I would appreciate any input anyone might have. Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One thing to consider. Glucophage will soon be offered in a generic form.  Much cheaper. Glucophage XR will not… that’s one of the reasons the company came up with it. If you have great insurance, it won’t matter.  If you have a large copay or only get reimbursed for a portion… it will. Jennifer Hi, My doctor asked me if I want to try the Glucophage XR in place of my 3 x a day 500mg Glucophage.  Does it give as much control, I’m doing very well on regular Glucophage.  I had diarrhea for a long time when I first started on the regular Glucophage.  I also take it for my PCO (Polycystic Ovarian syndrome) and it’s working very well on that too. Love Cathy — P.H.O.B.I.A. Off-line NJ Panic/Anxiety support Group http://community.nj.com/cc/phobia If someone listens, or stretches out a  hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. ~Loretta Girzatlis~

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