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Can Glyciphage Be Given For Treatment Of PCOD?

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Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
Question: can medicine glyciphage 250 mg be given for treatment of poly cystic ovary patient
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: yes, it can be used. Detailed Answer: Hi, welcome to HCM. Yes, Glyciphage (metformin) is (a drug that is used to treat diabetes) used to treat patients who are obese and have polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD/PCOS). It helps in reducing weight and also in regularizing menstrual cycles in those with PCOD. It is generally started with a dose of 500mg and is increased up to 2000 mg per day as required. the benefit is generally noticed after 3 months of therapy. Hope this information is helpful. All the best.
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Can Glyciphage Be Given For Treatment Of PCOD?

Brief Answer: yes, it can be used. Detailed Answer: Hi, welcome to HCM. Yes, Glyciphage (metformin) is (a drug that is used to treat diabetes) used to treat patients who are obese and have polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD/PCOS). It helps in reducing weight and also in regularizing menstrual cycles in those with PCOD. It is generally started with a dose of 500mg and is increased up to 2000 mg per day as required. the benefit is generally noticed after 3 months of therapy. Hope this information is helpful. All the best.