Metformin for weight loss, Is it safe long term

Using metformin for weight loss and is it safe long-term. Discuss how metformin causes weight loss. Also, mention effect on lipids/cholesterol.

[@zackpercellvo7923]

Just started taking it this morning due to a diabetes diagnosis the other day. Good information. It makes me feel better about it.

[@gailstobie7636]

You should look up Dr.David Sinclair the Harvard geneticist researching anti/reverse aging. Tons of stuff on KZbin but his appearance on Joe Rogan is quite informational and entertaining.

[@andreawebb-shaw8057]

I think metformin should be taken for short term results exercise and eat healthy very important intermittent fasting

[@asmith8092]

Greetings all! I too recently was told i am diabetic and was prescribed Metformin. Great information. I am 53 and changing my lifestyle food changes and increasing my activity levels. I am also educating myself and taking herbal supplements to help. I want to live healthy to enjoy life...especially as i am nearing retirement. I wish everyone in a similar situation all the best!! Great information!!

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I can only speak for myself but I have been taking metformin for 35 years for type 2 diabetes. It has helped me control my blood sugar and the only side effects I have had are I am now 79 years old, healthy and not overweight...metformin never bothered me with negative side effects.....it's cheap and it works...and just maybe that longevity possibility for metformin is also true.... Highly recommended by me.........

[@norwegianzound]

You are fortunate. I got serious headaches, nausea and diarrhea on day one.

[@mrd799]

I must be an exeption, because i'm prediabetic, very insulin resistent, overweight, hard to lose weight, i have only had success with two types of diets, intermittent fasting, 22h fast 2h eating, when i ate that way i lost like 2.5kg a month, the other way was keto diet, i usually lose 10kg in a month just sitting doing nothing, but i cant do it for long periods because of intense cravings building up. Right now i'm doing the intermittent fasting 22h fast 2h eating, and been losing weight but quite slow, i added Metformin a week ago, and have lost weight much much faster, and the cravings is totally gone, i eat less, and i have more energy throghout the day. lost 2kg in a week, while usually on IF i lose 0.6kg a week, even though IF reduces cravings a lot, Metformin doesn't just reduce cravings, it gets rid of it completely.

[@Kualabear02]

Is it a prescription drug? And if so was your doctor happy to prescribe for weight loss alone?

[@MindyLou]

Yes fasting works great but what’s happening is your body knows you’re waiting longer periods to eat so it’s storing more fat because of that, if you can eat small portions thru out the day like 6-7 meal your metabolism will speed up

[@ranimailapalli1084]

Yes it's ture iam using till now it is very useful for reduces weight loss

[@CD-cc8po]

Hi how long before you started seeing results? And is it a continuous weight loss or do you lose a certain amount and then it just stops?

[@vaishalitomar28]

Really it's useful

[@aantaug]

Well, that would explain why I am losing weight. I've been taking Metformin for about 18 months now. After about a year, I noticed my appetite was not as bit as it was and I get full at about half of what I used to eat.

[@hkharis07]

Thank you so much for sharing information and highlighting points with authentic literature sources.

[@omarelmasryable]

Very simple and precise video Super evidence based

[@NeoAutodroid]

Common side effect of met is diarrhea. Met also reduces muscle hypertrophy. Both these side effects can easily account for a portion of the reported weight loss.

[@fahmida1219]

Will I be able to still build muscle with Metformin?

[@spstudios8378]

@@fahmida1219 you will but it’s 2x difficult. Add heavy sets to reps and you’ll be good, remember high protein

[@igorkhomenko9680]

My experience: Metformin + Berberine (they say HCL form is better) AND Orlistat as needed - do miracles to me. Of course no carbs and lots of water. It's literary taking my brain OFF of food - I come to the fridge, open the doors, look inside and close them with zero interest. I also want to add Garcinia Cambogia and Apple cider vinegar capsules to slightly bump the effect, but so far it's been amazing. Berberine alone had a very moderate effect. The hyped supa dupa expensive Semaglutide caps did nothing for me - I only got side effects, though my wallet got slimmer for sure. I am not affiliated with any of producers and I've been trying anything to lose weight for years, I am 50, pre-diabetic with all the goodies of metabolic syndrome, though moderately exercising and rather balanced diet.

[@lionnees5479]

Are you carnivore? If so are you taking metformin while doing carnivore? If so what dose.

[@igorkhomenko9680]

@@lionnees5479 I wouldn’t say that I am carnivore, probably a very strict keto because I cannot live without apples and a bit of dark chocolate 😆I am trying to be very conservative and I take 500 mg twice a day exactly at the same time as 1 g of berberine. Somewhere I read that they work together much more efficient and do not affect the muscle tissue. Metformin has a bit of a nausea, sickening effect on me - just a bit but enough not to be willing to eat anything. Orlistat I only take when I know there will be lots of fat stuff on the table, and you want to be ready for some consequences… 🐒

[@hinasami3806]

Same here! Metformin did more for me than semagluride could

[@babyastro9715]

I’m 17 and have type one diabetes and I take one Metformin tablet or 500mg and I’m African American. And. I have really bad insulin resistance definitely due to me not taking my insulin on time because I’m scared of the needles 💉 and there is no way I could never stop taking the needles because my life is on the line. I take antidepressants (sertraline) but I do not exercise because I’m too exhausted from school and work. I was born with diabetes and my weight is 165lbs. But my eyes are already damaged from my high blood sugars. I have PCOS and I’m just overall emotional and hormonal, now I just feel like giving up because I am just so exhausted. Like nobody talks about the mental health piece with having this disease and it’s just so depressing. I praise those who have this and are actively fighting to keep going but I’m so darn disappointed in myself.

[@geekpassions]

It gets better when you keep going 💜

[@missj2559]

Pray for wisdom and guidance honey. I too have PCOS and it’s exhausting. I too take seteraline but I only take it around my period and it does help. I take a pcos supplement called TrueYou Balancing act estrogen support is a good hormonal support. You’re gonna need the hormones to be in line or you mental will be affected. I am also African American and I’m pre-diabetic I’m sure it’s attributed to the pcos as well bc we are insulin resistant. I will take accountability for eating too many carbs also bc as we know it turns to sugar!? 🤦🏾‍♀️ anyways please don’t give up hang in there and learn how to master your regimen to get better. I know you said you don’t exercise but did you know just a 10 min walk after you eat reduces blood sugar in the body? Small steps hun I wish you well. I will pray for you. If you have any questions please by all means comment back 😊

[@twhit29]

God bless and just know there are better days ahead just try to be strong and keep going. Faith without works is dead

[@glchild251]

With tears in my eyes. Thanks to e everyone who reached out with uplifting encouraging words. I agree. Don't give up. Walk it out. You have a story to tell. May GOD keep you .❤❤

[@justinebourke9449]

Berberine; a natural compound from certain plants is an alternative to Metformin that many people have reported to have worked really well for weghtloss, diabetes and PCOS. ( without the adverse affect on the digestive system like stomach cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting) Personally I can't vouch for it as I haven't tried it, but it's worth doing a little research on - there are videos and lots of commentary here on KZbin...

[@dc-v4021]

Did not work for me. Tried it for two months and nothing.

[@AP-ex6qz]

Did not work for me , would not recommend since it's so damn expensive as well

[@carlahill9607]

I HAVE tried berberine. Could not tolerate it. Caused a lot of nausea. Be careful with herbal things. Sometimes natural not always better. However, if you can tolerate it, it might be worth trying. Just didn’t work for me.

[@darnabedwell2115]

Justin I got tired of watching my life's quality degenerate with Metformin. Poor sleep quality, constant urination, loose bowels, brain fog, low energy and loss of vital muscle mass. I had been taking it for about 3-4 years and just felt my health degenerating. I decided to wean from it with Berberine. Just one day of no Metformin replaced with Berberine and I slept like a baby all night, no excessive urination, awoke clear headed and energetic. I was taking 2,000 mg a day of Metformin and opted for 2,000 mg of Berberine instead. The difference is night and day. It is unfortunate for the population that doctors and pharmacist are brainwashed. I doubt that many of them are on these drugs themselves. They have become legalized, professional drug pushers. We have to do our own research for our health if we are to be healthy.

[@lf9341]

I started metformin 3 days ago to lose weight. (I am 5"4 and weigh 159 and want to get to my pre menopause weight of 129) I already dropped 3 lbs in 3 days. 500 mg. I am taking nutritional yeast and taking 3000 mg of B12. I don't have diabetes but my sugar cravings were horrible. I got the subscription online because my doctor would not give me one. My BMI was 28.

[@renitameadows4768]

Hello. How’s it going? I’m about to take for the same reasons.

[@lf9341]

@@renitameadows4768 Hi, I was on the lowest dose and it stopped working for cravings so I never finished taking it.

[@galaxi407]

I'm 5'3 and 200Ibs. I have a very fatty liver as I've been told three times when I've had scans. Same, insulin resistant. I gained 56Ibs in one year and have lost it since. I did go online as well to get Metformin. But I've only take half 500. I'm waiting to get my bloods checked next week for them to confirm if I'm pre diabetes and I asked for the Metformin. So I'm not gonna take the Metformin till I get my results back.

[@cardiyansane1414]

How’s it going now? I’m about to start mine and I’m about your same height and weight

[@user-sf5se3bj6n]

Started taking metformin 500mg BD for weight loss, and I buy online, I have lost 2 kg in 1 week, I need to lose at least 5 stone to get my BMI down to a healthy range, I take at breakfast and evening, have up to now no side effects,

[@ladysingstheblues2285]

Malabsorption of B12? Vit B12 is important, even more important for those with Type 2 Diabetes.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

CORRECTION: B1 is also effected. Metformin hinders the absorption of B1 (aka Thiamine), so if you're on Metformin, then take plenty of B1 as well. drrichardhmann.com/neuropathy-nugget-4-is-it-idiopathic-polyneuropathy-or-am-i-missing-the-diagnosis/

[@addiebabington]

Thank you so much, this was very detailed and easy to understand! I appreciate you ❤️🙏🏼

[@RonDoiron-pz3ee]

My wife has been on it for over 10 years, along with 9 other different meds, due to bi-polar, type 2 diabetes, etc. etc. She’s 60 lbs overweight. Doesn’t follow a diet, eat 3 time as much as I do. Nor al people are affected the same way.

[@donnawieland5356]

Ask dr. To switch Rx to “extended release” to get rid of this side effect.

[@justinebourke9449]

Often prescribed to people having side-effects from other medication prescribed but it also causes side-effects.. have you noticed the more medication you take, the more other medication you need to take..

[@noritosaurus5170]

I took my first Metformin pill today (as I was diagnosed with PCOS) and so far I had to go toilet 4 times 😭 literally 3 hours after any food or coffee/hot chocolate consumption... I think the weight loss comes from that 😂 also...side note, I had only 1 meal today and had the hot chocolate as dinner since I'm not hungry at all 🤭

[@ximenakelley]

What was your dose? I took my first today and haven’t noticed any weird bathrooom changes

[@noritosaurus5170]

@@ximenakelley I'm starting on 500 but I gotta built up to 1500...after the first day I stopped getting the stomach discomfort but only if I take the pill 15 minutes or so after food, if you take it with food you will go toilet almost immediately 🥲

[@ximenakelley]

@@noritosaurus5170 that’s so crazy I’m on 500 too… I ate it right before eating my foot long subway 7 hrs ago but haven’t noticed anything…. Except I’m less hangry lol

[@noritosaurus5170]

@@ximenakelley it definitely helps to curve your appetite (the best side effect) hopefully I'll be ok next week when I go up to 1000 🤞

[@liveyourbestlifeguide]

Ask for the extended release version and take it at night with last meal. The loose stools should go away within a few weeks.

[@iniesta]

4:12

[@elfaizza96]

Well I believed metformin caused weight loss. I was 66kg when I started to consume the first dose, n it’s 2 years now I weigh 50 kg only.I feel good so far. no more low back pain or crampy lower limbs or knee pain either.

[@sunillaeti9327]

What is the dosage you take ?

[@sunillaeti9327]

Would be grateful if you share

[@lf9341]

I started metformin 3 days ago to lose weight. (I am 5"4 and weigh 159 and want to get to my pre menopause weight of 129) I already dropped 3 lbs in 3 days. 500 mg. I am taking nutritional yeast and taking 3000 mg of B12. I don't have diabetes but my sugar cravings were horrible. I got the subscription online because my doctor would not give me one. My BMI was 28.

[@hairahlicious]

@@lf9341what are your results a year later? How much weight did you lose overall?

[@brendanicola4692]

I have been on Metformin for 8 weeks and have not lost a single Kilo, and I have been watching and taking healthy choices!,,, Mmmmm very miffed….

[@amandagrace6877]

Hi there I’ve been on metformin for 3 weeks for weight loss. Im on a high protein and low carb diet along with 30 minutes of exercise. So far 7 pounds down.

[@stephenmcpadden3770]

I lost 14 pound within two weeks but I’ve plateaued and haven’t lost any further weight two months on. Working on it

[@theshamtrulypodcast9025]

have you been working out a lot? or its the side effects helping?

[@stephenmcpadden3770]

@@theshamtrulypodcast9025 I’m unsure now, over past two weeks I’ve picked up the cardio so shall see

[@lf9341]

I started metformin 3 days ago to lose weight. (I am 5"4 and weigh 159 and want to get to my pre menopause weight of 129) I already dropped 3 lbs in 3 days. 500 mg. I am taking nutritional yeast and taking 3000 mg of B12. I don't have diabetes but my sugar cravings were horrible. I got the subscription online because my doctor would not give me one. My BMI was 28.

[@nancytroyer2176]

I started metformin for diabetes type 2 at 120 lbs. Started diarrhea immediately, felt very sick, lost over 20 lbs. Am now on 1 pill down from 2 per day. A1C is 6.0. Lost all muscle mass in my legs and arms. :(

[@fabiya3258]

How long did u take metformin, was it metformin hydrochloride sustained release tablet?

[@adeel9337]

Start working out and add cycling try and keep calories lower then 900 hundred no more then 40 grams carbs only try to get your sugers from mainly from veg and green leafs there's plenty of vids on youtube talking about reversing type 2 diabetes

[@Jugojuice28]

I had my gall bladder out in 2002 and so my bowel movements are much more frequent than pre-gallbladder so ima give it a go and up my dose to two a day

[@justinebourke9449]

Doesn't Metformin have a blackbox warning for causing lactic acidosis which is quite dangerous?.. it also causes all types of troublsome digestive issues, vitamin/mineral deficiency and headaches.

[@SweetMirch_pk]

Keep your diet good with even quantity of minerals, vitamins and required amount of glucose😊😊.

[@gwine9087]

Well, to be honest, I have been on metformin for well over 20 years. It, certainly did not help me with weight loss. Sugar, yes.

[@darcellsdiamonddashboard]

Exactly 😌, no fat loss. But helped with sugar

[@lf9341]

@@darcellsdiamonddashboard I started metformin 3 days ago to lose weight. (I am 5"4 and weigh 159 and want to get to my pre menopause weight of 129) I already dropped 3 lbs in 3 days. 500 mg. I am taking nutritional yeast and taking 3000 mg of B12. I don't have diabetes but my sugar cravings were horrible. I got the subscription online because my doctor would not give me one. My BMI was 28.

[@gutierres19892]

I'm a learning experience with my blood cells

[@TV-ur9gu]

Thank you so much for your informational videos, they are priceless. I personally would like to know about clonidine transdermal patches and clonidine tablets and the long-term effect and side effects. Please, thank you

[@toffahahloua6781]

What about the association metformine and jardiance for weight loss?doses?side effects?thank you

[@Meditatesucces]

What is the effect of metformin and building muscles?

[@ThaGoddezz]

My friend was trying to build muscle for a competition and she wasn’t able to on the metformin

[@demonincabare4337]

For mussels take essencial aminoacid, b12, ferro, D3, magnesium.

[@nadhirahhamzah8947]

I am overweight now and it does affect my period..😣 i have tried everything to lose weight..tried to take smaller meal portion..but it didn't work for me..i want to exercise everyday but i'm too tired from work😣😣 i dont have confident with myself anymore..maybe this is the only way???

[@sparkkie804]

Check out Greg Doucette on youtube. His voice is annoying and he yells alot but once you get past that his info is the best. Eating larger amounts low calorie dense foods helps you feel full. Intermittent fasting is a fad, It does't make you burn more fat, being in a calorie deficit does. Calories in vs. calories out. You don't need to buy Greg's cookbook either just search around youtube for his recipes.

[@ravingranjeev]

Try fasting works for me

[@demonincabare4337]

Pesquisa sobre os 4 fenotipos da obesidade.

[@JC-ce8uw]

What else is there that could help with insulin resistance medication wise?

[@alfredagain]

I'm pre-diabetic (type 2) and my doctor was so impressed with my reduction when I got it way down that he cut my metformin down from 2 to 1 pill. However, I've noticed weight gain is back so I'm very tempted to go back to 2 pills. I get the feeling he'd say no to me going back to 2 pills daily, so would it be risky for me to just increase it to 2 anyway?

[@ESBEAUTII]

Don’t go against doctors orders. Change your eating and workout 3x a week don’t depend on the pill you are pre diabetic you have to change your lifestyle for long term results and to get out of the pre stage. Trust me you don’t want to be taking insulin for the rest of your life and be at risk for heart disease and etc

[@daniellemarks3462]

Mine is 2 pills 2x daily. Is that normal?

[@alfredagain]

@@ESBEAUTII Thanks. That's good advice, although my discipline is shocking.

[@dianahanna170]

@@daniellemarks3462 yes its normally i was on 2 daily an reverse pre diabetes after 3months

[@alfredagain]

@J Ferreira 500mg

[@joeslacker1020]

Does this permanently fix the insulin resistance problems caused by antipsychotic medications?

[@faizanbutt602]

I was on antipsychotics for 4 months. It has been 5 months since i've quit them. Before getting on the medication I used to lose weight easily with diet and exercise. But its been 9 months now and i cant lose any weight no matter what

[@joeslacker1020]

@@faizanbutt602 That's terrifying. I'm sorry man. But there are things out that that may help like this metformin berberni, matcha green tea, myo inisotol etc

[@joeslacker1020]

@@faizanbutt602 Which antipsychotic was it bro?

[@francescaf.5916]

@@faizanbutt602 same. I had an anxiety disorder. I was given olanzapine and gained 10 kilos and now I cannot lose them no matter what.

[@faizanbutt602]

@@joeslacker1020 it was Risperidone

[@maroninncheese1928]

Hi I have fat around my abdominal area. I am diagnosed PCOS and I hardly eat, but haven’t been able to get rid of this annoying fat. I’ve had it since I was basically born. Will it go away with metformin?

[@mariannadestephano4857]

If it's taken along with a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, then yes

[@shaniqualuke2615]

Yes some doctors prescribe this for PCOS

[@ayasaleh9622]

Hey I’m one year late but I have the same symptoms pcos and everything did you end up taking it and what were the results

[@smileybeefio]

What is your advice for using Metformin when diagnosed with PCOS as a way to help manage the symptoms? Along with diet changes such as low carb?

[@meriamsh7734]

Hey Fiona, have you found an answer?

[@nabila9149]

Not certified medical advice- Go to max 1500mg, not more. Use for about 3-6 months. Best to go very low carb, high protein, moderate fat. Make sure you are taking magnesium and b vitamins

[@smileybeefio]

@@nabila9149 thank you 😊

[@laxkhat]

@@nabila9149 thank you. I learned that a specific B vitamin is needed called methalated versions.

[@demonincabare4337]

Metilcobalamina 1000mcg sublingual +metilfolato

[@user-do1cs9qh4s]

High cholesterol does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease.

[@ZafarLaw]

My BS skyrocketed to 500+ due to my ignorance, lost 15 pounds or so, started janumet again, twice daily of 500 mg, BS now 300's, that's not an issue, my concern is weight gain, will I regain weight again due to this med. I am happy and energetic with my current weight. Please reply anyone

[@imeldomarcos4126]

You wont regain that much.

[@elisaclouse6655]

Transdermal Metformin now available

[@phearyet9753]

I take metformine 3 years I lost 17 pound before 137 now only 120

[@buddytrecinio7070]

So even though you don’t have diabetes you can use this safe for weight loss?

[@Vpopov81]

probably off label, im sure it has side effects

[@typereira4643]

My doc prescribed it for me for weight lost.. so yes

[@Vpopov81]

I would only use it if you suspect insulin resistance is the cause. In young people I don't think I would ever try this drug for weight loss because they most likely don't have insulin resistance

[@joeslacker1020]

@@typereira4643 How much weight did you lose?

[@newcastlemusicstudios]

I take it. 500mg x 2 a day. Off label. Honestly I would say maybe 1-2 pounds a week. It is not going to melt the fat off your body. Unsure if you double my dose maybe you'll lose a bit more. Beware friend.... It will give you gnarly diahrea!!

[@petet968]

2 kg lost over 2 years! I can lose that in a week with int. fasting.

[@gaminggen5807]

I've read that you gain back all the weight you lose when you stop taking metformin. is this true?

[@PharmacistTips]

If you have not made lifestyle or dietary changes, weight gain could occur after discontinuing metformin.

[@gaminggen5807]

but if i maintain my dietary and lifestyle change, weight gain is gonna happen?

[@PharmacistTips]

If after stopping metformin you are eating less and exercising more I'd expect the weight loss to be maintained.

[@gaminggen5807]

okay, thanks! :)

[@LoisDScully]

It happened to me. I would gain a pound- 2 pounds per month even though I was still exercising and eating as usual. I have no idea what to do. I don't have much to lose - 10 pounds but whenever I lose those pounds I feel great.

[@user-ex3fs5cr2m]

Can metformin be taken for fibroids as well am trying to loose weight a well

[@ironmanmark55stark15]

Thanks very helpful I farted at the same time you burped

[@michaelreyes2301]

Does anyone have the citation for this so I can review it as well?

[@JulieWilliams-mh5cl]

Thank you.

[@natasia64]

It makes me fast, I’m not hungry, it decreases my appetite for sure.

[@jamelaalmahmood9940]

What about while taking the pill what about causing bone loss and tooth sensitive. .

[@Bread-N-Butta]

Every medication has a give and take.

[@hannahjoeatkinson6584]

Im 29 an i weight 194 lbs. Can i take dis for weight loss only? An wats the dosage?

[@AnkithaSagargowda]

If u want to loss weight plz tell me

[@alyseh9539]

I'm just curious, did these studies only have the patients take metformin only or did they have them exercise a few times a week? Did they change their diet? I would think metformin would increase the amount of weight losses if these things were added...right??

[@adamellis3093]

For sure you have to exercise and eat calories equal to your bmi + calorific burn, i have shredded weight using this but take a good quality b vitamin complex supplement. If you have any bad side effects just stop immediately. Good luck 👍

[@shaniqualuke2615]

Correct

[@samrajboodoo512]

Can people without diabetes use metformin for weight loss?

[@NiniEJ]

I would say yes, but consult with your doctor. I have insulin resistance and was recommended Metformin.

[@alfonso581]

@@NiniEJ thank you what is it

[@gailstobie7636]

Dr. David Sinclair

[@meekhinglim4829]

I have been using Metformin for 4 months now as I was diagnoised with type 2 diabete. I lost 5 kgs during the 4 months. It is because of Metformin ?

[@vinithalekshmi1]

Yes it will control glucose metabolism.

[@justinajones3000]

That's a kilo per month! Did you do anything else, like start a major fitness regime?

[@meekhinglim4829]

@@justinajones3000 Yes. I go for 5 KM jogging every evening till now

[@gailstobie7636]

Ok People so let’s think logically here?? Was it the metformin (a drug they would love for you to become psychologically dependent on??? Or the fact that you are jogging 5km a day!!! Something that is totally independent of their system! Something YOU DON’T NEED THEM FOR!!! And you don’t need to keep paying for (also, if insurance pays for it p...We ALL PAY FOR IT!) I’d advise you to keep jogging and ween off of the metformin and deductive reasoning tells me you are going to stay the weight loss path. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@meekhinglim4829]

@Amrita Chakraborty I weighed 60 Kg in December 2019 , currently I weigh 52 kg

[@princessannaandibrahim3658]

Hi i was dignosed gestational dibtes in my 2pregency and i was taking insulin but in my last pregnancy i had still birth dr prescribe metformin even i dont have diabetes i change my life style i m taking metformin i want to know is it harmful for long term even i had only gestational dibtes plz reply

[@telesiagerstle2908]

I just watch ur video on Atenolol for HBP n its side effects very informative like this one about metformin for weight loss here’s my prob I’m over n above 65 been on 6-7 different meds 4 HBP I was on Diovan until I turned 65 n switch to generic Valsartan 160/12.5 mg in 2 -3wks I started noticing my arms flaps n my thighs gaining some weight n my face don’t have swollen angles though then I was so discouraged n then I tried many others n always go back to Valsartan now Losartan 100mg is good but it looks like I’m gaining weight on it but thx 4 the infos 👍

[@myrnal.torres9391]

Thanks

[@leanneaquino1821]

HI DOC! I'M 22 YRS. OLD, NO PCOS AND NOT DIABETIC AT ALL. CAN I INTAKE METFORMIN FOR JUST WEIGHT LOSS? NOT OVERWEIGHT BUT KINDA CHUBBY. IF YES, HOW MUCH THE PROPER DOSAGE? THANK U FOR NOTICING THIS!

[@Ellie80681]

Yes you can

[@mohnisha1305]

Hello, you mentioned Metformin doesn't cause Hypoglycemia. But today I had my first dose of 1000mg Metformin, I had a few episodes of Hypoglycemia (Lightheadedness, tremors, fainting spells ) I had to eat multiple pieces of Chocolate to increase my sugar levels. I am prescribed to take 1000mg of Metformin Once and Myo Inositol (BD) a day as treatment for PCOS I am not diabetic. But after today's episode I am terrified to take the next dose tomorrow.

[@gd8173]

1,000 mg seems like a pretty high starting dose. Most doctors start you off at 500 mg and go up from there. Maybe your doctor can decrease your dose?

[@mohnisha1305]

@@gd8173 You are So right, I met her the very next day and informed about Hypoglycemia. She was reluctant but finally made me switch from 1000mg down to 500mg for a week. And gradually increase it every week. Phew! I am so relieved, 500mg works really well. No Nausea, No Diarrhea nothing. But 1000mg really hit me so hard, idk what was she thinking but it's too much to handle.

[@michaelreyes2301]

Not even sure why they started you off w/ 1000. Should have started low and gone slow on the up titration. If you ever are prescribed medication again, ask the provider that. Ask what is the lowest dose they can start and if you aren’t benefiting, they can slowly raise the dose.

[@petersonpatrick1980]

Always start at the lowest possible dose that could still be affective.

[@SweetMirch_pk]

Your body needs time to adjust with metformin. Wait for atleast a week before deciding. Yes, you can take on alternate days or switch to 500 mg in start. Also, take that 1 hr or atleast 30 minutes before meal.

[@hyacintaybron4394]

Thank

[@hyacintaybron4394]

I loss weight

[@WrenT70]

Thank you!!

[@patriciosenoro913]

I'm a type 2 diabetes. I'm taking metformin for more than a year. Does it cause cancer? Pls reply. Tnx...

[@ayaattereh4918]

Well recently some people issued voluntary recalls about metformin due to high levels of cancer causing compounds called NDMA it involves the slow release pills of strength 500 mg and 700 mg it is not related to the drug itself tho

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Metformin itself is linked to multiple studies that suggest Metformin reduces the likelihood of cancer. Not withstanding the issues around the high NDMA batches. E.g. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6497052/

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I have been taking metformin for 35 years and it hasn't caused cancer in me. If anything it is a cancer preventive....

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

No.

[@ramseyreyes7289]

im healthy person can i take metformin for longevity?

[@illuninatedtannert4634]

It is a very safe medication no long-term side effects have been found

[@gailstobie7636]

Yes yes yes. They have found that people on metformin do not get many diseases caused by the disease of aging. So they have started studying it for stopping or reducing aging and found that when you take it signals are sent to our sertunins???(idk how to spell it and don’t really know what they are except that they are our genetic army)

[@sanketanerao]

Watch on kidneys they may damage eventually ... Unless u can eat any crap drugs most alcoholics n drug addicts live a better life than others unlesa cross the limit of overdosing watch ur dose n reason to addiction

[@LoveYeshua777]

I kind of barely eat and workout like 3 days a week while taking metformin and have terrible side effects from it like excess hunger, headaches, shakiness, lightheaded, clumsy or just sick feeling I have to eat and then I feel better or I have to have sugar it's odd. But I am losing weight slowly but surely.

[@Vpopov81]

your symptoms are from barely eating

[@asial4204]

youre suppose to eat and take it otherwise those are all side effects from it. it has nothing to use for energy

[@gregbell4505]

Now healthy people use when they dont exercise.so crazy thing is it more beneficial if you dont exercise.Has many other uses in the body but dont exercise or it has like reverse effect..try that you may notice difference..stop with the carbs eat more fat

[@Borderlands808]

I take metformin (1,000mg pills) and have no issues. It does sound like you need more food and try to walk everyday or swim.

[@tessa4595]

Take it when your eating is what I do. But I started with a half of a pill for 2 weeks to get my body adjusted. Then week 3 started doing 1 pill at 10am with breakfast and 1pill with dinner 6pm

[@deeptisagar4233]

Can I take metformin only to lose weight? My BMI is 27. I am not diabetic or have any other health issues

[@ranimailapalli1084]

No it's helpful to side effects also

[@pawfection61]

@Sergio Delgado in how much time we get results for weight loss?

[@itsmonicanicolle]

Mine is 36 😒 was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and to lose weight. Fatty liver

[@nancyflaherty7038]

How much weight did everyone lose?

[@robertorodriguez2609]

can this drug cause extreme tiredness?

[@PharmacistTips]

fatigue and and muscle weakness can occur, talk to your Doctor if it continues.

[@zarasolario9603]

Metformin is fucking amazing

[@sethmason5682]

How? What did it do for you?

[@zarasolario9603]

@@sethmason5682 lost weight brought my body to working correctly

[@sethmason5682]

@@zarasolario9603 Thank you. How much weight? Are you still on it?

[@tiffanydouglas1946]

@@zarasolario9603 me too but i change my eating habits too in one week i lost 6 pds so far im down 20 pds in the last month but i eat better and move around more

[@starofdavid9919]

Are you sure its the Metformin, I am on 1500mg 3 tabs per day, watch my diet but do notice I do not eat anywhere near as much as I did, been on them 6 months and feel my energy levels are lower than before, was this something you noticed.

[@telesiagerstle2908]

I 4got 2 mention I play tennis 3 days a wk very physical activity in women’s leagues in door club so all yr round I sweat when I play especially in summer though there’s AC I don’t understand w all the physical activity 1n1/2 hr to 2hrs of tennis 3days a wk n still on HBP meds I drink 3mugs coffee n eat what I want lots of fruits not much veggies that’s my dilemma

[@PharmacistTips]

That does sound frustrating, have you every thought of seeing a Functional Medicine Doctor? They take a holistic approach and may be able to determine why you can't get your HBP under control. Thanks for watching!

[@Shazaam1984]

It might help if you cut back on the coffee as caffeine increases blood pressure. Or maybe you can switch to a decaf type.

[@blood_sausage9620]

Fruit is terrible for weightloss, carbs.

[@fixman.persian]

please help/when i must eat metrofrim xr ? morning or after dinner? i have insomnia when i use in night ! can i use it at morning single dos?

[@starofdavid9919]

I have been on Metformin for 6 months, 1500mg 3xtabs per day, always after food, feeling low on energy since I started taking them but they do curb your appetite so maybe not eating enough.

[@demonincabare4337]

​@@starofdavid9919you should take D3, b12, ferro, magnesium, B9

[@saradejesus9869]

Thank you

[@alizehmae4748]

I have the 850mg how do I use it?

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

However your Dr. recommends......

[@danielcarney3487]

Does anyone have positive experiences with metformin and losing weight on antipsychotics?

[@tatyanadavis1914]

Not until my dosage was doubled from 1000mg.

[@danielcarney3487]

@@tatyanadavis1914 thanks for the reply, if you dont mind me asking how much weight we talking here ,I'm currently 255lbs

[@tatyanadavis1914]

@@danielcarney3487 I was 126 on 1 Mar. Today I weighed in at 120.4. I started taking 500mg twice a day. I have been taking 1500mg since the 1st to work my way up to 2000mg(XR) next week. As of 8 Mar, my Lexapro dosage has doubled from 10 to 20mg. We will see how it goes. If my weightloss stops, i might go down to 10mg of lexapro again.

[@danielcarney3487]

@@tatyanadavis1914 that's crazy , well your feeling g better on the metformin and want a drop so that's good ,

[@arlynandanar4318]

@@tatyanadavis1914 hi...how's your journey of taking this pill? any update?thanks👍

[@bristephens9642]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dimarasibesttiktok2908]

❤

[@gutierres19892]

Taking my medicine for years to sensitive blood cells an heart rates for my body urine utilized moral risk for my internal brain an classes for my syndrome cells related an preventing reduced heart monitoring today in h.a.1c

[@andrewlewiscameras]

“Weigh” Loss

[@noorsultan8296]

Does it decrease the number of calories ingested?

[@Rickss]

A side affect is decreased appetite. So you end up eating less.

[@rainafortini5797]

Love the burping.

[@godjesusmary920]

Ugly

[@authorfelicianelson-davis6926]

Once I was changed to the pill that has the delayed release I was able to take it as directed without feeling sick . Therefore I have seen some weight loss.

[@shelly155]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@Borderlands808]

I’m on 1,000mg pills. Is that a lot??

[@nathania177]

Not really one pill is about 500mg. So you would be taking two. I would say talk to your doctors about it before you start if your not confident about it though.

[@jeanpaul9269]

1000mg once daily or 500mg twice daily is the standard dose

[@Imanesvlogs]

Please can you tell us Are you losing weight have you noticed any change

[@joannesamarati]

I take 2000 for pcos

[@elvisbesic6982]

Mine is 750 i stop to take it i stop to droping weight

[@kalumprasannaHW]

I need to reduci few kilos before I opt for exercises . Since I ignored exercising years back I have gained weight , if I start exercising now I feel that I ll get injuries.So I need to shred weight before starting.

[@shwethakrishna6759]

Mine is also the same question pls guide and reply pls pls pls

[@PharmacistTips]

It certainly could jump start a weight loss program, just be sure to find a Doctor that will monitor you as you lose weight.

[@shannonlesnet9070]

I'm on abilfy and gained 30 pounds so depressed from it. I started metformin a week and a half ago. Anyone have success stories from taking antipsychotics and metformin? I want this weight off!!! 😩

[@vicp1990]

My brother gets the shot for antipsychotics comes home and sleeps for like 2 days then proceeds to eat all day and night lol. My mom would make him take his metformin awhile back and she says that he would just drop weight like crazy. Sorry dont got more to offer just someone telling another persons story.

[@solarwind1985]

Yeah most definitely is a weight loss med. I lost 10 pounds in about 6 months and that just with regular physical fitness program. The down fall for me is the stomach issue sometimes.

[@ravingranjeev]

Try fasting

[@1besieged]

This is not medical advice but a head nurse (nurse who was boss over other nurses) told me antipsychotics slow your brain down and everything else in your body, my one friend gained over 100lbs. being on an antipsychotic, I think that they are also w/' bad side effects, discuss with dr. maybe an antidepressant that helps you lose weight ? Not medical advice, seek a doctor's advice, this is an opinion.

[@francescaf.5916]

Where can one buy metformin / glucophage online without a prescription ?

[@deasmiles]

You can't you need a prescription.

[@francescaf.5916]

Dea Sorride my doctor won't write a presciption for metformin because I do not have diabetes. I want it to help me lose weight and raise my muscular performance during sport. I am helpless, I want metformin, some people told me it works well.

[@deasmiles]

@@francescaf.5916 What state do you live in?

[@francescaf.5916]

Dea Sorride I currently live in northern Italy.

[@deasmiles]

@@francescaf.5916 Italian doctors are notoriously risk averse, my husband is Italian, io ho vissuto per tanti anni in Italia e anche se sono Americana, diciamo che sono piu italiana che americana, mio marito e' Italiano, e per adesso e molto seccato che sto prendendo questo farmaco. Dovresti andare da un endocrinolgo o diabetologo, dirgli che pensi di avere il glucosio alto e che forese soffri di resistenza al insulina, se e' vero. Io sono prediabedica, e non ho avuto difficolta, ma il mio medico curante voleva darmi un altro farmaco e invece a me serve proprio l'insulina. In bocca al lupo, non so come aituarti, mi dispiace. Il sito che ti ho indicato in un altra risposta in questo thread, ti permette di ordinarla ma forse devi essere qui non so..

[@hyacintaybron4394]

am typ 2

[@eugenias.hernandezdeareval5465]

PSP pcp

[@eugenias.hernandezdeareval5465]

Bendind

[@ronforeman8394]

This mofo just be burping at 4:06 💀

[@MrAzlantheLandlordSdnBhd]

Too much nonsense in this video, Indon’t know where to start...

[@ludonco]

Mr Azlan the Landlord randomized controlled trials are the highest form of evidence in medical sciences. What is your point? What is your evidence and where does it come from?

[@medtxastratospore5729]

maybe because you dont know anything

[@ebonyharris11]

The video answered all of my questions. I thought it was useful information 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@atuganile08]

This is a scientific medical presentation dear, very useful

[@atuganile08]

This is a scientific medical presentation dear, very useful

[@ncbluegrassevents1984]

Causes kidney failure eventually

[@Ultimate007Trini]

Wrong. Go do your research

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

I'm 79 and have been taking metformin for 35 years, 2000 mgs daily. I have regular kidney checks that show no kidney damage.....I'm sure it's possible, but there is no direct connection with metformin and kidney damage...