Reviewer: Gerri Smith, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was on this drug for 4 months and it until I found out my niece, who was on it for a little less than 2 years, developed pancreatic cancer in her early 40s with no family history of any cancer. I then came across a New York Times article (Google: Dr. Peter C. Butler New York Times) where they discussed many studies and warnings about this class of drugs and pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. I ... Show Full Comment

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I was on this drug for 4 months and it until I found out my niece, who was on it for a little less than 2 years, developed pancreatic cancer in her early 40s with no family history of any cancer. I then came across a New York Times article (Google: Dr. Peter C. Butler New York Times) where they discussed many studies and warnings about this class of drugs and pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. I have since stopped taking this and working on diet, exercise and going back to humalog/humilin to get my sugars in check. Please research this drug fully before continuing or starting it!
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Reviewer: Prison C/O, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This medication has worked great for me. I've lost 50 pounds with a combination of exercise, proper nutrition and this medication. I am very happy with the results.

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This medication has worked great for me. I've lost 50 pounds with a combination of exercise, proper nutrition and this medication. I am very happy with the results.
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Reviewer: 806diabetic, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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35 Male. I just started the 2.5/ 1000 oral pills switched form the 5/1000. I'm a little worried about the pancreaitis side effect. But, seeing my blood sugars drop has been awesome. I recently have switch my lifestyle(eating like a rabbit and exercising.) I just started to experience the running nose, and I have been getting the diarreha when I drink some diet drinks(thanks for that form t ... Show Full Comment

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35 Male. I just started the 2.5/ 1000 oral pills switched form the 5/1000. I'm a little worried about the pancreaitis side effect. But, seeing my blood sugars drop has been awesome. I recently have switch my lifestyle(eating like a rabbit and exercising.) I just started to experience the running nose, and I have been getting the diarreha when I drink some diet drinks(thanks for that form the 47 year old guy reveiw,above I was starting to wonder if it was my wife's cooking...lol.) I had cut that out diet drinks as well but, I enjoy a drink or so every once in a while. I have also signed up for the discounted price of $10 a perscrition.(1-866-747-4958) to see if you elegible for the loyalty program. I hope this helps. Sorry for my spelling.
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Reviewer: CalebR, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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47 Male Glucophage did not lower my blood sugar enough so the DR. put me on this. Does :5/1000 If you get headaches it is because your not drinking enough water. Stomach issues will last about 3 weeks and again water or Powerade zero helped alot. Be sure to take with food, as the effect is much more noticable. When I took this with anything that had aspertame in it (coke zero) I got bad ga ... Show Full Comment

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47 Male Glucophage did not lower my blood sugar enough so the DR. put me on this. Does :5/1000 If you get headaches it is because your not drinking enough water. Stomach issues will last about 3 weeks and again water or Powerade zero helped alot. Be sure to take with food, as the effect is much more noticable. When I took this with anything that had aspertame in it (coke zero) I got bad gas pains. I do not get those pains with Splenda.
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