Posted by Ethel Basset on July 18, 2003, at 17:52:25
In reply to Re: Metformin (Glucophage) causes anxiety/depression.. » ChuckG, posted by Dinah on July 18, 2003, at 8:59:33
Hi
I am definitely feeling the malaise right now. I slept three hours today and I am on vacation and should be at the beach! I wasted a day of vacation.
But I have a great doctor and I am going to give her feedback and see what she says. She told me previously there are other type II diabetes medications such as Avantia/Avandia (sp?) or something like that and such that can be tried and that we can try something else. What about talking to your doctor? I have also heard that with exercise and a low carb diet, type II diabetes can often be controlled without medication. I am not a doctor, but I don't think you should give up hope.
God Bless You. Something will work out, I am sure.> http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/glucophage-metformin-pcos.html
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> This is the only place I have found anything, and it only mentions malaise. If it's true, it's one of the best kept medical secrets.
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> That being said, I too experienced an upswing in depression and anxiety, as well as irritable bowel syndrome. I have absolutely no choice but to stay on the medication because of diabetes II but I hate it with a passion!!!!!!
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