Glucophage and weight loss plateau

Greetings,

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

Any comments, experience appreciated.

Thanks.

It can make it harder to lose weight on a low carb diet.. hub has been on it
for a long time.. and it's so much harder for him..

Teeb

"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote in message
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Greetings,

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

Any comments, experience appreciated.

Thanks.

"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote in message ...
Greetings,

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

Any comments, experience appreciated.

Thanks.


When I started taking metformin (Glucophage) I experienced a sudden
decrease in appetite and lost 3-5 lbs. over the course of 10 days.
This effect subsided after about 12-14 days, but I did not gain
weight.

"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote in message ...
Greetings,

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

Any comments, experience appreciated.

Thanks.

I do not eat low-carb. I began Metformin just 4 days ago. My VERY
SHORT term results follow:
1) metformin has quieted the binge monkey. 2) hunger/satisfaction
perceived is much improved. 3) sleep has been better.

the rest:
1) urine is darker
2) can't tell that i've lost any weight at all ... (am trying hard
though)
3) feels like some water retention going on (based on clothes fit)
4) lower energy
5) some "headache" or head pressure which goes away with food.

I've read success stories Metformin for non-diabetics. Wish others
would write their experiences.

Thanks for the reply everyone.

DW started on Glucophage XR 10 days back to counter PCOS.
We have been LCing for 2 months now and have had decent success.

But for the past week or so her weight loss has stalled.
I am suspecting whether this has something to do with the medication or not?

How does Glucopage work with LC diets? anyone with experience?

"Kate" wrote in message
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"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote in
message ...
Greetings,

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be
the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

Any comments, experience appreciated.

Thanks.

I do not eat low-carb. I began Metformin just 4 days ago. My VERY
SHORT term results follow:
1) metformin has quieted the binge monkey. 2) hunger/satisfaction
perceived is much improved. 3) sleep has been better.

the rest:
1) urine is darker
2) can't tell that i've lost any weight at all ... (am trying hard
though)
3) feels like some water retention going on (based on clothes fit)
4) lower energy
5) some "headache" or head pressure which goes away with food.

I've read success stories Metformin for non-diabetics. Wish others
would write their experiences.

I'm on met for PCOS. I can't comment on stalling weight loss because I
was on it before starting LC.

On the plus side, it has helped my insulin resistance because my
acanthosis nigricans has faded (it used to be blackish-brown and now is
hardly noticeable). On the negative side, I still deal with diarrhea
occasionally (usually after some thing carby or spicy)...they don't call
it GlucoPurge for nothing!

Jolene


Kate wrote:
I do not eat low-carb. I began Metformin just 4 days ago. My VERY
SHORT term results follow:
1) metformin has quieted the binge monkey. 2) hunger/satisfaction
perceived is much improved. 3) sleep has been better.

the rest:
1) urine is darker
2) can't tell that i've lost any weight at all ... (am trying hard
though)
3) feels like some water retention going on (based on clothes fit)
4) lower energy
5) some "headache" or head pressure which goes away with food.

I've read success stories Metformin for non-diabetics. Wish others
would write their experiences.

On Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:35:47 -0500, "Marshall P. Knutt"
wrote:

But for the past week or so her weight loss has stalled.
I am suspecting whether this has something to do with the medication or not?

A week or so of not losing weight on any diet is to be expected. Patience is
important.


How does Glucopage work with LC diets? anyone with experience?

Let Google be your friend.
These should get you started....
http://groups.google.com/groups?sour...2E low%2Dcarb
http://groups.google.com/groups?as_q...carb&lr=&hl=en
http://groups.google.com/groups?as_q...carb&lr=&hl=en

"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote in
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DW started on Glucophage XR 10 days back to counter PCOS.
We have been LCing for 2 months now and have had decent success.

But for the past week or so her weight loss has stalled.
I am suspecting whether this has something to do with the medication
or not?

How does Glucopage work with LC diets? anyone with experience?


I started both, pretty much at the same time. In the first two weeks I
lost about 15 pounds. I don't think the metformin changed my appetite, but
since I started them at the same time, I can't tell for sure.

Chakolate

--

On sadness:
The cure for this ill is not to sit still,
Or to frowst with a book by the fire,
But to take a large hoe and a shovel also,
And to dig till you gently perspire.
--Rudyard Kipling

"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote ...

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

*sigh*

Don't tell me that, I'm finally making progress and this week my
endocrinologist has just switched me from Avandia back to metformin ... !

Can your blood sugar get too low or can you be at higher risk of lactic
acidosis if you LC while taking metformin/glucophage? I'm goin on a high
dose - 1000mg twice a day (2000mg total) but currently I'm working my way up
slowly to try and avoid the tummy troubles. Felt awfully ill last night
because I took my dose half an hour after dinner instead of *with*, because
we ate out and I didn't have it with me ... does this go away with time, or
will I have to find a little container and always have a dose with me in
case we eat out?

cheers
Rachel
(New Zealand)

Rachel,

It is perfectly fine to low carb while taking Metformin. It is extremely
rare to get hypos while taking it. I'm one of the very lucky few who managed
to do that, but I was not low carbing at the time. They weren't life
threatening, just dizzy making drops into the 60s. But I'm notorious for
my wierd drug reactions.

Metformin is often prescribed for people with PCOS along with low carbing,
so I wouldn't worry about it.

Supposedly most people taking metformin experience weight loss. Whether this
is because of the initial stomach upset is not known. It does, supposedly go
away for most people. I didn't get that sypmptom.

The one other odd side side effect I also got wit metformin was chest pains
that were worrying. They made me think of heart attack but weren't. The
endocrinologist told me that they are a "known side effect." I think they
are actually some kind of spasm of the stomach or esophagus. They went away
when I stopped the drug.
-- Jenny

Cut the carbs to respond to my new email address!

Weight: 168.5/137
Diabetes Type II diagnosed 8/1998 -
HBa1c 5.2 10/03
Low Carb 9/1998 - 8/2001 and 11/10/02 - Now

http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean
How to calculate your need for protein * How much people really lose each
month * Water Weight Gain & Loss * The "Two Gram Cure" for Hunger Cravings
* Characteristics of Successful Dieters * Indispensible Low Carb Treats *
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"Supergoof" wrote in message
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"Marshall P. Knutt" wrote ...

Can starting on Glucophage potentially stall weight loss?
Based on what I have read on the Glocophage XR website, it seems to be
the
only
drug that does not stall weight loss.

But I am begining to suspect that it is the culprit in our case.

*sigh*

Don't tell me that, I'm finally making progress and this week my
endocrinologist has just switched me from Avandia back to metformin ... !

Can your blood sugar get too low or can you be at higher risk of lactic
acidosis if you LC while taking metformin/glucophage? I'm goin on a high
dose - 1000mg twice a day (2000mg total) but currently I'm working my way
up
slowly to try and avoid the tummy troubles. Felt awfully ill last night
because I took my dose half an hour after dinner instead of *with*,
because
we ate out and I didn't have it with me ... does this go away with time,
or
will I have to find a little container and always have a dose with me in
case we eat out?

cheers
Rachel
(New Zealand)