i was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries syndrom (PCOS) and a 1cm myoma in my uterus. My doctor gave me metformin to be taken 3x/day for 3 months. now after over 2months of taking it, i noticed that im bloated. my weight is still the same but my stomach is getting bigger. metformin is primarily used for diabetic patients who are obese so i figured that i may even become thinner when im taking it. i have an average figure and my stomach is giving me much discomfort. is this really the effect of metformin?if not, is this a sign of another problem? what other medicine can i take?
2007-06-18 20:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
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Good luck with being bloated!
2007-06-18 20:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by Tony N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 21:52:07 · answer #2 · answered by Clara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken Metformin for years due to PCOS. It helped me greatly with weight loss, I also think that the Metformin is part of the reason that I am now pregnant. My Husband did play a small part it it however!!
I found that the Metformin did upset my stomach and often made motions runny. I was also slightly gassey with it. The bloating that you are feeling, could be as simply be gas.
2007-06-18 20:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it can cause swelling. I would also recommend checking with your pharmacist to see what they say and also please let your dr know about this side effect.
2007-06-18 22:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋