Search Results

thanks for both your replies; Les, I see you're on 3 x 850mg Metformin; how do you get along with it? i also was on simvastatin, but stopped when my joints started playing up! I hope I can make a positive difference to my condition in cutting down on high carb things, and therefore going the...

Would be interested to know what dosage you're on with this drug, and what the maximum dosage a patient can be given per day... my Dr has instructed me to take: 1 x 1000mg [2 x 500mg] TWICE a day.

I had the same issues, and was put on Glucophage SR (slow release) and it worked fine with no bowel or cramp issues, so see if they can put you on these; some Dr's are reluctant because of cost, but it's a good drug!

will do; it's just the case of looking at what to eat now, but I'm determined to make this work now!

I'm against taking meds full stop. but when pushed, I take them. I've taken a keen interest in a low carb diet now, so I'm beginning today! :) I just hope this episode hasn't exacerbated my condition and shattered my pancreas; we'll see tomorrow!

Just had my recent eye screening, and got a shock letter to stating the above diagnosis! They've said I've been forwarded to the Hospital for a consultation for possible laser surgery depending on further tests; my vision is fine, but there's action to be taken! Has anyone had this surgery...

thanks for the advice; I've already decided to stop as I'd never had this issue in the mornings until I took one yesterday, so perhaps too strong for me; have always just taken 2 x 500mg of Glucophage SR twice a day, and have been fine for over a year with no side effects apart from the odd...

I remember getting a monitor pack free from my local pharmacy, just have to purchase the strips!

a great read @Scandichic, will start a LC diet from today! :) Does anyone know of a proven weekly low carb diet that one can follow for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

I've been reluctant for so long to start using this drug, or any drugs really, but due to an eye condition that was picked up by the optician on my yearly checkup the other week, I decided to try one out yesterday to see what would happen; I've read up on issues relating to Januvia, and that...

Thanks @Andy12345 and @mo53. East Sussex has a nice coastline and I live 2 minutes away in Bexhill! The only drawback is the hospital standards at The Conquest, and overcrowding at the Dr's!

Thanks daisy1, I'm taking Glucophage SR, and (should be!) Januvia.

Thanks Bluetit1802, I have to admit to being a tad overweight which may have started this disease, but losing it is proving harder, but I'm determined to cut down and do more exercise. What weight are you if you don't mind me asking; I'm around 15 stone! btw, I've a family of Bluetit's in my...

thanks, zand! Glucophage SR is what I'm on and works fine with me; I know there are other 3rd party meds like this which are not so good and can upset the system!

I'm not one for taking any type of meds, but when forced to, I do, and being a diabetic, I've been reluctant to take them due to side effects, but I'd like to ask which one of these is better: Glimepiride or: Januvia I'm concerned by taking Januvia after reading about the cancer position, so...

Nice to be here so I can learn more about the drugs I'm taking, so thanks for the resource!