Treatment of Insulin Resistance in PCOS
Actos and Avandia for PCOS
Thiazolidinediones (Rezulin, Avandia, Actos)are used to treat insulin resistance and PCOS.
Metformin for PCOS
Also known as Glucophage, Riomet or Fortamet.
Alternatives to metformin (glucophage) for treating insulin resistance
Medications such as Byetta and Acarbose and minerals such as chromium have been studied in PCOS patients.
Additional recent information on treating insulin resistance in PCOS patients 03/10/2007 Actos may increase the risk of fracture in women.
09/26/2005 Metformin does not improve IVF cycles in PCOS patients
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 23 March 2008 )
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