Re: metformin and RA meds?

[Guest guest]

Hi Jane ...before I lost a lot of weight I had active Diabetes Type 2 and

metformin was one medication I took (along with biologics for RA and pain

meds.)  I had some really major tummy troubles with it that did not subside in

time, so had to go off of it and use another med.  But I don't believe there

was any negative interaction with my other meds.

Cheryle, in Oregon

[Guest guest]

Cheryle & Mouse, thanks for the input. tummy is a little...rumbly, shall we say!

but not any worse than some things I've been on.

we shall see how we fare. I've lost 8 lbs. in the past two weeks, so only about

100 more to go...)

hugs

jane

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metformin was one medication I took (along with biologics for RA and pain

meds.)  I had some really major tummy troubles with it that did not subside in

time, so had to go off of it and use another med.  But I don't believe there

was any negative interaction with my other meds.

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[Guest guest]

Jane, I have much experience with metformin. It is known to cause

gastric distress sometimes. I used to have terrible diarrhea from it,

but someone suggested eating some yogurt every day. I tried that, and

it solved my problem. I think that it is a very good medication for

diabetes. I also take Prandin, which stimulates the pancreas to

produce more insulin. With these two meds, I'm able to control my

diabetes very well. My A1c's are in the low to mid 5's, which is

within the normal range.

For RA, I am on Enbrel and Tylenol, and tramadol occasionally. These

get along fine with the metformin.

Your doctor will no doubt keep a check on your liver enzymes. I was

told that metformin is a folic acid depleter, so I take folic acid

daily.

Good luck with your diseases. If you have any more questions about

diabetes, I'll be glad to help. I've had it a long time and have

educated myself about it. The good thing about it is that you can take

measures to control it, if you're motivated, unlike with RA. Exercise

does wonders for diabetics, if you can manage some.

Sue

On Apr 22, 2010, at 12:09 PM, jane wrote:

> Good morning all, I have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. The

> doc has me on metformin 1000 mg. 2td. I'm taking enbrel,neurontin,

> flexeril, and trazodone for the RA and fibro. I was interested to

> know if anyone has any experience with metformin and how it worked

> with the battery of meds for RA? Just started the metformin last

> night. So far tummy is a little queasy and have a weird metallic

> taste in my mouth.

> cheers,

> jane

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on the weight loss, Jane. Metformin is one of the few

diabetes meds that may help you lose weight, at least initially. Most

of the others tend to cause weight gain.

Sue

On Apr 22, 2010, at 3:01 PM, jane wrote:

> Cheryle & Mouse, thanks for the input. tummy is a little...rumbly,

> shall we say! but not any worse than some things I've been on.

> we shall see how we fare. I've lost 8 lbs. in the past two weeks, so

> only about 100 more to go...)

> hugs

[Guest guest]

actually, i just started on it last night...i think the weight loss is the

drastic reduction of carbs and junk food!

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> > Cheryle & Mouse, thanks for the input. tummy is a little...rumbly,

> > shall we say! but not any worse than some things I've been on.

> > we shall see how we fare. I've lost 8 lbs. in the past two weeks, so

> > only about 100 more to go...)

> > hugs

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, that'll do it, too! Do try the yogurt if the metformin causes

stomach distress. I didn't give up on it when it was causing diarrhea,

because I thought it was such a good med.

Sue

On Apr 22, 2010, at 5:12 PM, jane wrote:

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> actually, i just started on it last night...i think the weight loss

> is the drastic reduction of carbs and junk food!

[Guest guest]

Sue, thanks so much for the advice! We have a lot of diabetes in my family. I

eat yogurt a lot for tummy stuff too, that's sure not a hardship, cuz I love the

stuff.

thanks again

jane

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> > Good morning all, I have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. The

> > doc has me on metformin 1000 mg. 2td. I'm taking enbrel,neurontin,

> > flexeril, and trazodone for the RA and fibro. I was interested to

> > know if anyone has any experience with metformin and how it worked

> > with the battery of meds for RA? Just started the metformin last

> > night. So far tummy is a little queasy and have a weird metallic

> > taste in my mouth.

> > cheers,

> > jane

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jane, I wanted to add my $0.02 with metformin. I have found it helpful to

back down my dose sometimes or to switch to the extended release formula to help

with GI symptoms. Of course a low sugar, lower carb diet helps too, as does

taking the med with meals. Yogurt is a great suggestion and I also buy

acidophillus in the refrigerated section of the health food store for any family

GI issues. It also helps with yeast stuff which can plague diabetics and us

PCOS girls. Best of luck, Kate F

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From: jane <janeatregis@...>

Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 3:41:10 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: metformin and RA meds?

Sue, thanks so much for the advice! We have a lot of diabetes in my family. I

eat yogurt a lot for tummy stuff too, that's sure not a hardship, cuz I love the

stuff.

thanks again

jane <!--