Questions about Metformin

[tk1999]

I used it from October 2008 to February 2009 - not exactly long term but I did get some side effects.

I was on a low dosage of one tablet per day (which I think is 500mg). I took mine at night before bed and after dinner as taking it whilst I was eating or just before food made me ill and so night was the best time for me. I think taking it at the same time every day also helped.

My bowels were very loose in the first few weeks of taking it - I think I first noticed the change in bowel movements on day 3. But they didn't last forever and once my body got used to the dosage it was ok.

I did at times dread to think what would have happened if I had been required to up the dosage... those first few weeks of knowing the location of any close toilet were not exactly fun.

Hope that has been some help to you.

[Jewel]

Thanks so much for repling.

xox

[tk1999]

Just wondering if any metformin gals had to go back onto the medication to TTC.

My cycle returned by themselves post baby at 13 months post birth and I am currently on CD 46 and no signs of ovulation (not taking BBT each morning, just observing CM etc - can't figure out how to take BBT at same time each morning and after appropriate sleep). We aren't TTC but I am trying to work out what my body is doing and wondering whether I should start the process of going back onto metformin.