Non Diabectic taking Metformin

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  • JustSandra28
    JustSandra28 Posts: 11 Member
    I take metformin for psos also. It has helped with weight loss. Before taking it I could not lose. I was sick as a dog for the first 3 days but its been 4 months. I have lost 50#
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Metformin on an empty stomach can make you slightly nauseous. It can reduce your hunger. Along with a balanced low calorie diet it can help you lose weight.

    You can manage to out-eat Metformin's benefits.
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    I think the first couple of weeks my stomach hurt so badly from it that it was hard to eat! So there's some weight there. After that, I lost weight from it at a greater rate than my calories would suggest, very noticeably. But then once my BG got good, I didn't notice any 'extra' weight loss like I did for those couple of months. I still did lose weight, but I was still trying.

    But I went to maintenance so soon after that it may be easier for me to lose weight now than originally and I wouldn't know it. My maintenance is higher than expected.

    Those fast couple of months were fast enough that I started to worry in case it always kept up like that! I've never lost weight so quickly. I was glad when it stopped, because forcing myself to eat makes me not like food.
  • dfavela1988
    dfavela1988 Posts: 892 Member
    Great experiences. Thanks. So far i will modify my diet and see if theres any changes for a few weeks. I just dont like to take meds that i dont need. I know that my A1c jumps alround but has never been higher than a 5.9 and thats with a worst diet that i am on now without any exercises. i know that if i can keep it up with more workouts and better diet i would see results. The issue with that is i have been doing it for over 5 months now and at the same weight 5 pounds up or down. Thats why i like to hear feedback on this med.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I bet if you tighten up your logging you will see great results :)
  • JunoBeachVan
    JunoBeachVan Posts: 10 Member
    As a diabetic on Metformin, I can't think of a WORSE idea than a doctor suggesting taking it for weight loss. It does NOTHING for weight loss.
  • dfavela1988
    dfavela1988 Posts: 892 Member
    amyrebeccah wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    I bet if you tighten up your logging you will see great results :)

    Agreed, weigh your bananas, grapes, cereal, protein powder, and tortilla chips. Ceviche's not a bad option, but avoid logging "homemade" unless you made it yourself. And I know that you've said you need some carbs for energy for exercise, but if you increase the nutrient density of your carbs (re: some more veggies, beans, potatoes, maybe ditch a pop tart or donut every now and then), you may wind up with a mix with more fiber that's better for your health issues.

    Yea those little things are really hurting my results no matter how small they are it makes a difference. I will tighten up and decrease calorie intake as well. What would seem a reasonable target? I lowered it to 2400 and start there as a baseline in the mean time so my body can get used to smaller meals and carbs.

    Crazy to think that many people do take this med for weight loss.
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