Metformin Ladies

I just took my first dose, what should I prepare myself for?

Re: Metformin Ladies

I think one of the main side effect that girls have is stomach issues.
When I was on it though, I had no side effects. And I was on Metformin, Provera and then Clomid and managed to get through it

Good luck

Re: Metformin Ladies

I didn't feel any side effects untill the third or fourth week when I built up to my complete dose, then I just noticed that my tummy has been a little sensitive. If I eat anything too fatty it seems worse, I've also noticed that my appetite is way less and I'm not craving sugar as much so I guess the good def outweighs the bad!! Good Luck, Feel good!!!

Re: Metformin Ladies

How many mg are you on?

Here's my story.. Originally I was on 1500mg a day and I didn't build up to it, I just started taking it immediately.. and it made me nauseous I spoke to the dr about it and he told me to go down to 750mg and that didn't cause any side effects. I ended up just staying on that dosage.

I take the extended release one and I take it every night right after dinner. I have heard taking it right after lots of food really helps! I have had no issues since lowering the dosage and taking it with a meal!

Oh, and don't those things smell horrible? Whenever I open the container I can't help but get a whiff (not meaning to of course) Try to swallow them fast because they're so chalk-like!

Re: Metformin Ladies

I wanna say thanks for this post. My Dr said last week he thinks that Metrormin is the road we are going to be taking. It is great to have this information before hand.


Thanks Ladies!!!!

Re: Metformin Ladies

I have had zero issues or symptoms from the Met and I am on 1500mg/day. Take it after a meal, I think that helps. If you need to increase your dosage you just go slow. I started on 500mg/day for about 3 days, then 1000mg/day for 2-3 days and then I went to 1500mg. I really never had any stomach issues or problems with it.

EDT - First time on Met I ovulated on my own after 3 months. No Clomid. Got pregnant with my DD. Now I am TTC #2 and I've been back on my Met, Provera for AF, and Clomid for ovulation. Hoping for another IUI in about a week or so and then with any luck a BFP!

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Re: Metformin Ladies

I'm on 750mg and have had stomach issues with it. This is going to be TMI, but I get nauseous sometimes, gassy, and it makes me...more regular. It suppresses my appetite and I also can't eat some things without it upsetting my stomach. I couldn't eat bagels for a few weeks and I still can't eat pizza. I take it right after dinner, which helps. The side effects dwindle after a few weeks, but I still experience some.

Re: Metformin Ladies

Thanks everyone! I am on 750mg. So far I've only had some very mild stomach issues, mainly just a little nausea, nothing I can't handle.