Metformin and its side effects

[sandandsangria]

A woman with PCOS and possible cushing's disease here (still waiting on my test results)

My GP put me on metformin in the summer for pcos and I stopped taking it after about a few weeks because I felt so nauseous and was hardly fit to eat even though I was on the lowest dosage.

I now have an endocrinologist who's given me more treatment options but he also suggested to give metformin another try whilst we wait for test results and gave tips on how to avoid the nausea. Today's my first day re starting and I can already feel the sickness coming on (doesn't go down well with me since I also have emetophobia)

He said it usually takes 2 weeks to settle but does anyone have any tips for how to handle it until then? I know it's a very common side effect so sometimes you just have to wait if out

Any help appreciated!

Try taking it with oatmeal.

Hi.

I'm in the same boat, I also have suspected cushings. I had the blood test, followed up by 2 24 hour urine tests (one came back normal the other abnormal) now I am waiting to start saliva testing. My next appointment is in may.

I start metformin tomorrow for insulin resistance caused by my PCOS. So I will let you know how I get on. I was warned it would take about 2 weeks to settle down.

I take metformin but the special gastro type that doesn't upset my tummy. I think they're gastro resistant. They were a huge improvement for me & means I can take them without the side effects. Ask if you can be provided with these ones.

Also might be called prolonged release

Try the modified release version. I can’t tolerate the normal one but the MR is bearable. You also have to suck it up for about 6 weeks before your body gets used to it, sorry!

Modified release/slow release is definitely way better than the regular metformin. It does take a couple of weeks minimum to get used to. I'm assuming you're on the lowest dose? If not, reduce your dose and build up- speak to your de about it

Not quite the same as it is my husband and he isn't a woman and doesn't PCOS but Metformin gave him terrible stomach problems. His prescription was changed to Glucophage which is a modified release type and he is much better on that Good luck.

My consultant is giving me my test results for cushing's back in August and I'm at my wits end over it (I went private to speed up the process, but have still been waiting since April, so the suspense is killing me)
I was diagnosed with PCOS last year and it crushed me, so very anxious about this. My GP seemed almost convinced I have it given my symptoms.

But does anyone else have cushings? I know it's usually classified as rare, but surely I'm not the only one. If so, what treatment did you take? I believe the options are different depending on the cause. I'm asthmatic and have steroid inhalers, and have taken steroids multiple times too because they were the only thing that helped, so most likely that is the cause of mine. If I had known it would cause this I definitely would've reconsidered.

And how did treatment work out for you if you've had it? I know my consultant will talk me through everything if the time comes but I'm trying to gather a bit of info to prepare myself a bit more.

Any advice appreciated