Metformin and Weight-Loss | Dr. Dan Obesity Expert

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If you have diabetes, you very likely have heard of metformin, or if you have been paying attention to the news in the last couple of years, you may have also heard of it being recalled. Now I am not here to talk about how bad metformin is; actually, quite the opposite! Instead, today we are talking about why some people might lose weight when taking metformin.
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@theofficialdrdan 5 месяцев назад

Download my FREE 7-Day Best Weight Journal: eepurl.com/gdB2qn

@jam6web84 3 месяца назад

I'm a normal healthy person with no pre-existing disease and I take metformin daily. It helps me maintain a slender body without the hefty price of Ozempic. I love it sooo much. Knowledge truly is power.

@cloudmellie8293 2 месяца назад

I have pcos and also healthy my gynecologist gave me metformin and im excited to start it

@mickbear413 4 месяца назад

I've been on Metformin, for only 5 weeks now due to being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I've already lost 5lb

@angel2kiss08 2 месяца назад

I've been on metformin for 5 weeks, lost 12lbs.Taking 500mg 2x/day. So happy I'm seeing results.

@niecy4luv27 2 месяца назад

Hi are you a diabetic? Or are you just trying to loose weight? I haven’t lost weight and I have been on them for about 3-4 weeks

@healthy711 3 месяца назад

I've Diabetes type 2, I weighed 101kg😢 at the doctor 4 days ago. This is the heaviest I've ever been along with pcos too...i was prescribed Metformin 500mg 1x/day. I've had no side effects so far. Im changing my diet and will exercise more . I just want to be healthier again. 😢I pray for strength

@cherisemelf4758 3 месяца назад

You will like what you see, and you will LOVE the way you feel. I Promise!

@healthy711 3 месяца назад

Thank you . I really hope so🙏

@cherisemelf4758 3 месяца назад

@@healthy711 You are so welcome hun

@hodana8576 3 месяца назад

Research taking NAC which is a supplement that helps insulin resistance for pcos also …you should be able to take it ontop of the metformin but talk to your dr first . You have to increase your protein intake every meal to help also

@robertahosey9765 2 месяца назад

Hi. How is it going? I’m two days in on one tablet a day for one week. Then it increases each week.

@Trinime 8 месяцев назад

I’m a doctor who gained 80 pounds during medschool (yea college and junk food being an easy fix when you’re in a hospital for 60+ hours a week then have to study whilst keeping up club activities does that to you). This year I decided to try metformin 500mg od along with a caloric deficit and excercise and I dropped an average of 2 pounds a week and lost 40 pounds. The results being attributed to metformin might be anecdotal however it’s not the first time I tried to lose weight so I think it definitely had some of benefit.

@maudestinelimbrick2445 7 месяцев назад

As a dr you should know it can possibly cause”induced diabetic”👈🏽bigger problems not worth it for few pounds lost an A1C raising very high overtime..

@Trinime 7 месяцев назад

One thing I must make clear, metformin is not a miracle drug that will cause the weight loss, it affects your body's way of processing carbohydrates. By blocking formation of new glucose, then burning the free glucose molecules int he blood and glycogen in the muscles (lightweight exercise followed by cardio) you're essentially pushing fat (and protein, so you should have high protein intake to prevent muscle wasting) metabolism once you're in a caloric deficit.

@Viv8ldi 2 месяца назад

So there is no risk from taking it without diabetes?

@user-hp8vu4pv4u 3 месяца назад

I been using the tablet for 33 years now so far so good ❤

@boldandcourageous4176 Год назад

Dr. Dan this video was excellent!By far the best video on Metformin for weight loss! You are incredibly informed. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge in such a relatable way. Subscribed !!!

@boonyaveepunja6957 2 года назад

Thanks for keeping it straight forward and easy to understand for an ESL person like me, the subtitle definitely helps!!! I’ve subscribed to your channel! Wish you a very successful RU-vid channel Dr.Dan 😉

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@NaeemRavat Год назад

My Metformin adventure started 8 weeks ago. My weight has dropped from 210lbs to 190lbs from Sept/22 to Nov/22. I'm not pre-diabetic, so I'm taking it off-label. Motivated after studying Dr. David Sinclair, (my son said we should be guinea pigs and do this experiment} taking Berberine, Resveratrol, NMN and practice regular intermittent fasting. He is doing it for longevity to live to 150 years. I am doing it not to extend my life but to reverse my biological age so that I have the cardio vascular performance, physiology and hormones of a 20 year old cyclist, yogi at the age of 100 years. I take Metformin rather than Berberine as Metformin is David Sinclair's first choice before Berberine. My target weight is to lose another 30lbs to get down to my college weight of 160 pounds over the next 3 months. I regularly fast and eat OMAD (one meal a day) and am active every day either cycling or yoga.

@lawrenceo7372 Год назад

Dosage level.?

@msus1543 Год назад

Could you please say what the dosage are you taking?

@kristyklinge4832 Год назад

Where can this be ordered from?

@aliyahcozzi3636 Год назад

I just started today, 500mg twice a day, got it prescribed in my medical weight loss program

@Vasudeva108. Год назад

Kristy Klinge I recommend “ageless RX” they give u a prescription and deliver to your door reoccurring. I do ageless RX cuz doctors always want blood tests and keep going to stay on meds. Be honest with current medications and health questions.

@farahumar8608 Год назад

Thank you Dr. Dan! Again another excellent and highly informative video and essentially answered all the questions I was having! Very grateful to have found your wonderful videos and your program! Today is the day I was able to finally listen to missed and re listen to your videos as I took my doggo for his “and mine” walk!:)

@lynnedyson3778 Месяц назад

Thank you for the clear and concise way you explain this subject.

@hotpinkdful 5 месяцев назад

I have had metformin for two days now now that I have watched this video I took one today and I did not get sick like most people say that their stomach hurt so far so good

@malenateves 11 месяцев назад

Wonderful video. Very well presented. You don't give yourself enough credit! I appreciate this sooooo much Dr. Dan!!!!

@theofficialdrdan 11 месяцев назад

🥰🥰

@robertjohnston3658 Месяц назад

Well presented and the best analysis of Metformin that I have seen Well done Dr Dan!

@celestetassy6622 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much,you have covered everything.

@TeeXclusive629 Месяц назад

Great video and the way you explained the medicine with ease was amazing! I am more comfortable and confident about it and bravo on your educating style!

@aprilmakabrownshuga8669 Год назад

Thank you for this information!

@kimbinette8525 5 месяцев назад

Very informative. Thank you!!

@jessygreen5200 4 месяца назад

My husband was originally prescribed Ozempric but that was almost a thousand dollars a month.. So they prescribed this... fingers 🤞

@ASIM_MI Месяц назад

Is metformin taking good care of you husband?

@michaeljohnson91501 День назад

Give us an update! Did he benefit from it???

@jessygreen5200 День назад

@michaeljohnson91501 when he 1st started metformin, it wasn't bad. I looked up common side effect, and they said diarrhea suggested eating when you take it, so it's not so hard on your stomach. It wasn't till they titrated him up on dosage that the diarrhea kicked in. He started taking it on March along with cutting out some sugars. Starting with soda, he went to 0 sugar pepsi and cut back on some carbs. I basically tried keto bread less sugar. He definitely started losing weight. But the diarrhea became bad enough. After the dosage changed, he tried going back down , and then he just quit taking it in May because he couldn't function. But at his original march appointment, his A1C was 10.2 weighing in at 263. When he went in on June 26th, his A1C was 5.7, and he was down 17lbs to 246. So the Dr said to keep cutting out the sugary soda and watch how many other sugars he took in, and they'd check again in 3 months.

@nursyvibz3788 2 года назад

Thanks Dr Dan! This was very helpful!

@clarkkent7973 10 месяцев назад

My dietician saw the biggest weight loss in her patients when you first started taking Metformin (mainly due to the initial side effects that dissipate over time).

@ashleybarr9401 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for explaining

@beatrizkessler7475 Год назад

Thanks so much for important information

@ashleymegonnell7589 15 дней назад

Thank u for this. It has truly helped me. Other than the GI side effect that I am willing to deal with it has been life changing.

@sage2181 Год назад

My dad has been on it for years and I am convinced it's why he is still here. It's being used in life extension clinics as there are many scientific papers claiming it extends life by decades. My father is the poster boy of bad health. I recently went on it to drop some pounds due to PCOS and it's immediately cut my appetite. I still am hungry of course but I just feel differently. I think it's also upset my stomach a bit on and off but nothing drastic. I actually think I feel a lot better on it as it must be doing something to my insulin levels which were perfect but still causing hunger.

@nlgbeme7374 11 месяцев назад

Hi I’m about to start on Metformin, wondering if you have any updates? Did it help you lose some weight?

@cherisemelf4758 3 месяца назад

I can tell you this, my taste buds have changed drastically. I do not crave sugar like I was. Food I used too love, now I cant stand it! This is my new normal.

@sage2181 3 месяца назад

@@cherisemelf4758 wish it worked for me! I'm taking it but this morning was ravenous! I'm often very very hungry.

@TaylorJohnson1 Год назад

Great video. I’m starting this tomorrow.

@paulrose4321 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@julie6324 Год назад

Thankyou very informative 👍

@nealydown86 3 месяца назад

I just started this today to help with my weight loss and I had no stomach issues because I ate a very small meal with it.

@jrowlove7328 2 года назад

I really appreciate your no nonsense approach. I trust you, that is not easy for me. I am binge watching your videos. What do you think about Berberine?

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

It's ok. Nothing special

@omadjourney Год назад

I'm 3 months diagnosed and I wasn't paying attention as I was struggling with accepting that I'm diabetic so the other day I decided to get on a healthier lifestyle journey and I was shocked to find out I lost ten pounds without doing much.. I'll say doing much because I did change a lot of what I was eating so that definitely encouraged me to add exercise and I now do a mile a day. I can't wait to change my life and especially as my doctor said if I lose weight I'd be off medication...well something like that, basically he said my situation is definitely reversible according to my numbers so all around I'm excited.

@omadjourney Год назад

@@javilink7 thank you so much, words like this really do pick me up a lot and I will look for the ted talk you suggested as it's one day at a time at the time. Thank you for taking the time to reach out,I really appreciate you. X

@musicismyheartii 9 месяцев назад

Aa aw

@omadjourney 9 месяцев назад

@@musicismyheartii what lol...spit it out, it's a safe space here.

@nicoleann0703 2 месяца назад

Over the past 11 months, due to pre diabetes and weight gain as a result of antipsychotics (even though I did have prediabetes at one point before the antipsychotics), and combined with a healthy diet and exercise (which I was already doing), I have now lost 31 lbs. 👏 For me, the benefits of the drug certainly outweigh the cons!

@kel6357 4 месяца назад

Great vid

@thanawancosgrove1266 Год назад

thank you Doctor

@jeffbautista9935 7 месяцев назад

Excellent and informative video

@kimroesslein5292 2 года назад

My Endocrinologist just prescribed Metformin for me this week for weight loss. I’m going to start taking it tomorrow. This has been very helpful and informative. I was feeling a bit apprehensive about it but feel better now. Thank you so much!

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

I am so happy to hear that!

@edendenise1539 2 года назад

how’s it going

@herusaleron6793 2 года назад

do it! this was the best decision i ever made despite being scared to take it myself.

@celestialarmor695 2 года назад

Give us an update

@herusaleron6793 2 года назад

@@celestialarmor695 i’m not the original commenter but i can update! i’ve been on metformin 1,000mg for two months now. i worked up from 500mg. the only side effect i’ve noticed is i’m a lot more gassy - lots of burping and farting. about an hour after i take it i have to use the restroom but it’s not too bad side effect wise. i also am taking ozempic once a week injection. the metformin alone made me have my period back (i have pcos and severe insulin resistance) and over the last two months i have had two natural periods again. i have lost about 15 lbs and i no longer feel like i’m starving all the time. i have more energy as well. it’s been a real life saver for me.

@Viv8ldi 2 месяца назад

Very interesting to give it to people who gain weoght from taking antipsychotic medication or antidepressants

@herusaleron6793 2 года назад

i just started metformin a few weeks ago and already lost 8 lbs. my insulin resistance was out of control, levels of 600% over the normal level. so it definitely helps with my hungry sensations and makes me eat less. i’m lucky and despite gastritis, gerd, and ibs have had no gi side effects which was a large concern for me.

@RK-tc7jw 2 года назад

And how long you are planing to take it? I am wondering if body gets addicted to metformin and is it easy to quit it after some time. Thank you!

@vanessaculbert6080 Год назад

what was your dose requirement for weightloss and did you take 1,2,or 3 tablets per day?

@herusaleron6793 Год назад

@@RK-tc7jw i will be on it for life given my pcos.

@herusaleron6793 Год назад

@@vanessaculbert6080 500mg twice a day so 2 tablets

@mememe86 Год назад

@@herusaleron6793 Extended release?

@Mrs_Vicarages 2 года назад

Thank you Dr Dan 😊

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

My pleasure

@gonesleddinggonesledding6251 3 месяца назад

Got mine from ageless Rx for weight loss but I’m currently on manjaro will it benefit to add the metformin now or wait till im off the manjaro ?

@JohnVallevikGreen 2 года назад

I have used metformin many years for diabetes. Yes, a consistent side effect for me is diarrhea. Still I would prefer diarrhea to constipation as a side effect, and I have learned to live with it. Normally one cannot which side effect to put up with. About a year now I have taken Ozempic as a supplemental diabetes treatment, and constipation is a common side effect Ozempic. Recently I ran out of metformin before a long weekend, and the presription had expired. Without metformin several days and with the Oz, I soon experienced constipation, which distressed me. I am glad to be back to normal (with diarrhea) where countervailing side effects of the 2 medicines.

@sealifett8395 2 месяца назад

Try Berberine

@allierodriguez7599 Год назад

Hi do you know which is the batch that was pulled back? Please I need to know.

@JUDY-mz9wg 3 месяца назад

I used this drug and found it very helpful. I did not have diabetes but it was to prevent me from getting it, as my blood sugars were wonky at times. I did not lose weight on it but it did prevent me from gaining weight. Then a new doctor took me off Metformin and my weight rose quite a bit. My glucose was high as well as triglycerides. So now I will go back on it and hopefully, it will correct things for me. I tolerated this drug very well. Thanks for the info....much appreciated!

@bogse Год назад

I know there is abunch of good stuff metformin does to your body, my concern is that my free testo levels are right there in normal range at downside. Now if metformin decreses testosteronin as studies says then my testos will go abnormally low and that causes all kind of symptoms like suicide in worst case. What is your opinion of metformin lowerinf free testo levels. I just took my T-levels before I started to take metformin and take them again lets say 3-6 months if there is any significant change.

@cindywilliams3542 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video very interesting. Cant do regular metformin but thanks to your video will ask PC if I can try long acting time released. Appreciate your information.

@theofficialdrdan 10 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@mariaalexander9235 Год назад

Please help I am a diabetic too I take metformin and homolog and Jo-Jo and now I'm on ozempic but I have constipation which I never had a problem with I tried Phillips Milk of Magnesia Santa kit please tell me or advise me what to do thank you

@iamsunflower-fu3lk Месяц назад

I'm pre diabetic and was put on metformin but i haven't been consistent. I will do better in taking it because my weight is not dropping no matter what I do.

@zoeparker4856 4 месяца назад

I’m not prediabetic thank the lord but my testing results determined that I am close… my doctor is prescribing me metformin and I’m watching this because I’m scared and cautious about taking prescribed medication. I appreciate the information it’s honest information and it’s good information

@DeeeeV106 Год назад

I have been put on Metformin by the doctor I do not have Diabetes or Pcos , but I do take Thyroid Medication, I am on my TTC Journey.Please advise if it is safe. My doc mentioned that it will help me ovulate better I am on the fence about this .

@OurDigitalClassRoom 3 месяца назад

Thanks

@theofficialdrdan 3 месяца назад

Thank you 🥰🥰

@arlenebalcon5522 4 месяца назад

Can I take dis for weight loss bcoz am not a diabetic?

@kdjourney51 Год назад

It is over the counter in UK. So a 200lb person might lose 7lbs. Does it cross the blood brain barrier? It looks like Pharma saw THIS medication and tried to concentrate it in current round of GLP1 weight management prescriptions.

@user-wu8th8ox1j 9 месяцев назад

I noticed in a month after my doctor prescribing me this medication for weight loss...my cravings are decreasing big time, not wanting sugar foods is easier and lost 5 lbs in one week. I eat a little and feels like I ate a lot and stays that way. I more so am drinking unsweetened tea, coffee and water. 1st 2 weeks of side effects were rough..but now it's take off. No lactose, no red meat also doing

@G.Farr4 3 месяца назад

Do you still notice this nice side effect 5 months later?

@user-tj1bd6hg3v 4 месяца назад

I was so positive as I started taking Metformin.and without adding anything to my diet. Maybe even eating a bit less I started gaining weight. So disappointed. Congratulations to all of those who got the benefits

@mandyvanderwesthuizen6382 3 дня назад

hey i maybe you should change the metformin you do get different tipes. I was diagnosed 2months back as tipe 2 and the doc gave me a small metformin tablet and it did me good and after hearing bad side effects i stop for few weeks but then i went to a other doc cause i was on holiday i got some but this time it was a bigger tablet and this one makes me to feel that i have gain abit so i change back to the 1st one now starting with it tomorw

@thebuzzyoumissed Год назад

For weight loss which one is better Er Or regular one ??

@maurap.4983 Месяц назад

I was prescribed this 2 weeks ago for T2. I haven't had any bad side effects at all. I still have to work on not eating in between meals, but I do find that I don't finish my meals. I feel full and can't finish my meals. I've lost a few pounds so far.

@PatriciaSanders-nd4pd 3 месяца назад

Since I have been taking the tablet my A1c went from 14 to 7 and my weight is has dropped

@Au.ro_ra. Месяц назад

Please answer my question .....My cousin is 15 years old . Her parents took her to the doctor because of gaining weight and facial hair .Currently diagnosed with bilateral PCOD The doctor has suggested her birth control pills and metformin.As a med student I am really worried about her . cause I am really afraid if she got any of the bad side effects. Is it ok in her age to take birth control pills for a long term? With metformin??

@monalisasweetheart7369 2 года назад

Who do I go to to get this medication? Will a dietician or physical therapist prescribe this? Great video, love the detailed information!! 😇

@aaronbandy6661 Год назад

you can talk to your regular doctor, the first doctor who put me on it was my obgyn , I actually lost 35 lbs on it and it brought my levels down but that was back in 2010- I got pregnant and stopped taking it, fast forward now I am on it and Qsymia for weight loss (sorry some how I got logged out of my account) ~ Amanda

@lyvsix 11 месяцев назад

In many countries it is sold over the counter, especially if you usually go to the sqme pharmacist, same with the pill, orlistat and other things that are hard to overdose on.

@JaimeMesChiens 2 месяца назад

I developed IDDM, Type II that’s suspected to be related to long-ish-term steroid therapy. I’ve read much about Metformin, that I recently started taking, and I am feeling good. Very good. Idk if it’s in my mind, but my appetite has decreased and I probably will lose weight, if this persists. I am not terribly overweight, but put on 20-ish pounds over the pandemic, and am now working hard to lose that. Right now, anyway, it appears that being Rx’d Metformin may help.

@jeanettejenmeredithdohmen3386 17 дней назад

Do they mix the medicine with another medicine to make a new medication 💊?

@carmenrivera2474 Год назад

Hi my ? Is am on 500 mg but I have to take 2 a day so should I take it can I take them both at one time. Help

@benjaminshuetrim9874 10 месяцев назад

It’s always good to remove the Carcinogen’s from the medicine 👌🏽

@kadimetsamagi6417 Месяц назад

Can i use it with weight loss, i have insulin issues, but i dont have diabetes. I have bad belly fat and facial hair growth. My hormones are fine.

@mickdunne981 28 дней назад

Hi dr dan i have subbed and liked the video greetings from ireland.I have type 2 diebietes and i am on met formin and i have lost 2 stone after 2 weeks i was 15 stone and the other day when i checked my weight i am down to almost 12 stone al lot of my freinds have said i look well i want to take of my type 2 diebites i have an appointment with my eye doctor because i have retinopathy due to type 2 diebietes i have to go annually i will continue to take the metformine and go my gp and eye doctor.So the advise i would give any one that has type 1 or 2 type 2 diebites is please see your gp its better to be safe than sorry your health is your wealth.Thanks for sharing much love ❤

@jasontiver3302 Год назад

My daughter, who is morbidly obese and prediabetic, was recently put on Metformin. After 1 week, she lost 1% of her body weight. She was given a 90-day supply and will have blood work redone before the prescription runs out. She plans on weighing herself on a weekly basis, so we'll see out it goes. My brother-in-law who has diabetes was put on the medication and lost 30 pounds in 3 months. That's 16% of his body weight.

@theofficialdrdan Год назад

Effects vary person to person.

@celestial.dreamer7028 Год назад

That’s great did they follow any diet or exercise?

@jasontiver3302 Год назад

@@celestial.dreamer7028 No, they didn't change their eating habits at all.

@celestial.dreamer7028 Год назад

@@jasontiver3302 okay thanks for replying. I also started metformin I’m 200 pounds with pcos which makes it really hard to lose weight. I hope I can lose some of my weight as well

@nlgbeme7374 11 месяцев назад

@@jasontiver3302hi, just wondering if your daughter has continued to lose weight?

@user-fz9sp8ym7o 8 дней назад

Right dosage for weightloss?

@thenunujournals 9 месяцев назад

Just started metformin for PCOS. I no longer have cravings for sweets and I don't feel hungry which is amazing, now I can make conscious decisions about what I eat instead of just grabbing the first snack that I see in the cupboard. I am however underweight should I worry about unwanted weight loss?

@theofficialdrdan 9 месяцев назад

Keep an eye on it. Likely won't be a problem but monitor

@carlcolvin8320 3 месяца назад

Hello Doc, I was just prescribed this 14 days ago, yes I type 2 for now, 7.3 is my score . I workout 6 days a week for 2 hours. Cardio wed - fri- Sun. I'm 5'8" presently 188 lbs. Been trying to burn off the viceral fat. This might work out. Will let you know.

@ashleym9502 2 месяца назад

Weight lifting is better for diabetes then cardio

@frankdesousa6654 Год назад

What about metformin and ozempic together? Anyone tried this? Is it advisable?

@tinagriffin5310 5 месяцев назад

I was on it for 8 years. It did nothing but make me run to the bathroom constantly. Never lost weight any weight from it.

@kadimetsamagi6417 Месяц назад

Trying to loose for weight loss, what dose please

@MsCoryjames Год назад

I just started taking it I’m borderline diabetic,I’m in the process of weightloss surgery I was 333lbs at my appt. I exercise I have a much smaller appetite I do use the bathroom a lot I also sweat a lot I haven’t weighed myself but will at next appt

@yourerightimwrong4567 11 месяцев назад

How's the journey?

@MsCoryjames 11 месяцев назад

@@yourerightimwrong4567 I’m down to 315 today I’m going for my stress test for weightloss surgery

@MidwinterEclipse Год назад

I took 1 1000mg pill and stopped. I got the worst case of diarrhea I have ever experienced. Painful explosive open the faucet diarrhea. And the dr said to take 2 pills a day.

@helenhubbard1253 10 месяцев назад

A doctor suggested it for insulin resistance. I just don’t know when I should take it and also I was concerned do I need to start reading my blood sugar or is that gonna be OK?

@theofficialdrdan 10 месяцев назад

Its good for that. BG levels should be fine.

@AinaEstavillo 4 месяца назад

Is there any way from mussle loss while taking this medication should i take it only on rest days i dont go to the gym

@theofficialdrdan 3 месяца назад

If you are working out consistently and eating plenty of protein I would not be worried.

@martynblackburn9632 Год назад

I've been on Metformin for about a year and 8 months with very little weight loss, but I do believe that Forxiga is much better. Metformin is cheap and that's why it is prescribed. That's what I think. I don't think it's efficacious as its being advertised to be. The anti-ageing benefits have been exaggerated in my view. Studies only done on rodents as far as I am aware. I was not told that metformin can blunt exercise performance, and have noticed some difficulty keeping up with my jogging. Gaining muscle is also very, very slow, and increases in strength difficult to obtain. I don't believe metfomin can depelete testosterone; I've been tested and it is in normal range. I do believe that metformin can regulate appetite, which I believe is not always a good thing as I have to force myself to get my RDA calories.

@hotpinkdful 5 месяцев назад

Have you lost any weight from metformin?

@kellymulligan2157 2 года назад

Thanks for this ..I love metformin but did have stomach issues but I incorporated psyllium husk and asked for HCL aspirin coated form of metformin...no more stomach issues I'm on 1000 mg a day with 2 gliclazide 30mg and ozempic 1 mg once a week. My A1C is 7.Love metformin.

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

I am so glad you found a form that works for you!

@kellymulligan2157 2 года назад

I am down to 4 total pills from 9. My A1C is lower now my numbers are higher but with a workout and eating properly with I.F they are 5.5 to 7 daily. Eating 2 times a day one is a protein shake. My Dr wants to put me on insulin unless I keep my numbers consistent....will I ever be able to do that? My problem isn't sweets, it's the minute I eat a piece of fruit or carb my sugar spikes. Never been a sweets person ....life is unfair. Lol

@peekeboos Месяц назад

i was on metformen for a year it didn not work for me i didnt lose weight i was 215 blood sugar 6.5 got massive stomach cramps sholder pair knee pain i stopped may 2nd went on omad im down to 192 no pain in my body not loseing kinda staying at 192 for now blood work next month we see if it improved

@ggonzalez6045 4 месяца назад

People get scare , starter to eat right along with the medicine. Hand to hand That is why is not prescribed for weight loss..

@emkstr Год назад

I have PCOS but my insulin and sugar labs are pretty normal. Can metformin still give me a weight loss benefit OTHER than those that come from satiety? I don’t really struggle with overeating. I exercise 4 days per week and eat a balanced diet of 1500-1600 calories daily and have not been able to lose weight. Can this jumpstart my weight loss?

@theofficialdrdan Год назад

It might help. PCOS doesn't affect metabolism but can affect cravings so it may help with that.

@berniecolling3697 4 месяца назад

Hi Dr. Dan I read an article about Metformin can be used for anti-aging, and can be used to keep dementia away. What are your thoughts?

@theofficialdrdan 4 месяца назад

There is some evidence - mostly in animal models. Metformin is one of the drugs I would put in the water supply as it has a lot of health benefits outside of purely blood sugar control.

@marystravinski9141 Месяц назад

Dr Dan can I take metformin with mounjaro

@charleneh8084 Год назад

I started it 2 weeka ago for weighloss with Trulicity, I can't stand it. It makes my food sit in my stomach forever. I decided to take 1 every other day instead of everyday. I just can't handle it, or the dry mouth

@mede6195 Год назад

Have you seen any difference in your weight?

@islangurl2869 Год назад

Hi Dr. Dan, I have Type 2, I'm overweight, and I do not have a gallbladder. I was originally prescribed 500mg of Metformin 1 per day ,and it made me feel sick. I felt awful. So I asked my Dr. for Ozempic, but my ins would not pay for it. Instead, she prescribed Victoza....with that being said...can I take Metformin and Victoza together? I will appreciate your thoughts...Respect

@Vasudeva108. Год назад

Ask your doctor

@oluwoledavids7691 2 года назад

Can asthma patient who gains weight any time she gets a steroid shot use metformin for weight loss?

@lydiarogers1142 8 месяцев назад

Would you suggest extended release or the other type of metformin. I have taken extended release and did not see any results

@theofficialdrdan 8 месяцев назад

I often prefer extended releases

@chocobum83 Год назад

I’ve just started with Metaformin, an I’m wondering if the nausea or other similar symptoms are correlated to having foods that have a lot of sugar or carbs ? Also the nausea feels like motion sickness- can I take anything to counter act that?

@Burger24527 Год назад

Maybe ginger

@Queenmarissahh 8 месяцев назад

Yes stear clear of high fat foods and greasy foods

@TheKurats23 Год назад

Would taking semaglutide and Metformin together for weightloss be a problem?

@gonesleddinggonesledding6251 3 месяца назад

I’m wondering the same thing I’m on manjaro and have Metformin wondering if i should take both ?

@oceansky6207 Месяц назад

My doctor prescribed metformin for weight loss.

@dianalu9 2 года назад

Can I get metformine over the counter? Do I need a prescription even I'm not having sugar issues? I'm overweight and my cholesterol tends to be high. Sugars just below the limit.

@Louisianalady75 2 года назад

Hello you get a prescription for metformin. Ask your dr for a weight loss medication and mention it.

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

It is not OTC. You need an Rx from doctor.

@catniplovescake Год назад

ask your doctor for a Rx 🤗 if your blood sugar is borderline, perhaps it could prevent you ever having diabetes! best wishes!

@samiahsultan1002 17 дней назад

Thanks Doc, Can we take Berberine and Metformin at the same time?

@theofficialdrdan 17 дней назад

Would check with your Dr. first but overall it would be pointless and I would just stick with metformin.

@lilmama4426 2 года назад

I started Metformin ER 2 weeks ago for insulin resistance & A1c was 5.9 but the bloating, muscle pain & weakness /tiredness is awful (maybe it’s because I have had chronic spine pain for most of my life..it’s just more pain to put up with). Do these symptoms ever go away?? Will Ozempic help with my issues the same way as Metformin possibly will? My NP is adamant she will not prescribe Ozempic(I don’t have a thyroid btw). Is there a reason not to prescribe Ozempic esp if my insurance will pay for it? Thanks for the video😊

@abrown258 7 месяцев назад

I don't see a reason I have a partial thyroid and was on mounjaro.

@lilmama4426 7 месяцев назад

@@abrown258 Thanks for the info, not sure why my primary care doc is so adamant I don't get on it (well they mainly blame shortages and insurance). I was able to start Rybelsus & been taking the past few months. My A1C has dropped 1/2 point which is great but as far as hopefully losing weight with it it's not helping that much (I made good choices before but on Rybelsus my food intake has decreased even more, I'm never hungry and can only eat a few bites twice a day (no snacks). Even with such a drastic intake drop I have only lost 7-10 lbs over the past few months. I say 7-10 lbs b/c three different doc offices show different weights . On my home scale the weight loss stalled at 10lbs. I honestly don't know if Rybelsus works as well as ozempic or monjuro, I wish they would allow me to try it because my spine is a lot worse after the unintentional weight gain from thyroidectomy. Thanks again!🌻

@jada8944 2 года назад

Do you not get the benefit from exercise while taking metformin ? Like will not be able to build muscle? I’m not trying to body build I just want to tone and build a little glute muscle that’s all.

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

Metformin shouldn't affect that at all

@denisemarie2818 Год назад

I did see some information when researching as I am tall and not wanting to lose lbs so wanted to go the route of building muscle ….

@dreezyfranklin Месяц назад

Just started taking two doses of metformin 5 days ago i started at 206lbs and I'm down to 199. Im doing this with keto diet and light cardio . These pills really make you feel full wnr crave less. Im almost disgusted looking at certain foods. I fasted the otherdsy for 22 hours without even trying.

@Myjpugs-Walter 2 года назад

Can’t take Metformin I get extreme diarrhea from it. I was on it for 10 years and kept telling my dr that I had really bad diarrhea but he kept telling me it was IBD. As soon as I started see a diabetes and life style dr he knew right away that it was the Metformin. I was mad to find out I had suffered with extreme diarrhea for 10 years because of a med I was on😢

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

I am very sorry to hear that my friend. That should have never happened!

@kellymulligan2157 2 года назад

They should have given you aspirin coated metformin, my stomach upset went away immediately

@chrissy4500 Год назад

What did the new Dr give you?

@lyvsix 11 месяцев назад

I have IBS and never noticed diarrhea or gas or anything with metformin... every body reacts differently.

@poohbear2441 7 месяцев назад

I just started taking metaformin for weight loss. I decided to take it every other day I tried every day just for 2 days and i felt nauseous and little dizzy. I did notice eating less and less craving. I do have diarrhea but if I take it every other day its not bad. Its only been a week. I am hoping I can loose weight I don’t eat a lot and I eat pretty healthy but its hard for me to loose weight:/ Someone mentioned taking metaformin to help with my weight loss. I do workout 3-4 x a week for hour.

@brunojones2308 7 месяцев назад

Make sure your doc checks your vit b12 levels. I was getting tingling in my feet and hands . B12 levels went low .

@blancasmalls307 2 года назад

Hello! I just got prescribed metformin for my insulin resistance. If I take it with my phentermine, could it speed up my weight loss. Is it safe to take both of them at the same time?

@theofficialdrdan 2 года назад

Impossible to say. Speed should not be the goal. Consistency and patience is what is key.

@diazdiaz3761 Год назад

Ditch the Phentermine.

@tokyo9343 Год назад

@@diazdiaz3761 please elaborate why? I've also been prescribed Metformin and Phentermine together.

@kimberlyjohnson5794 Год назад

Hi. I was told it was ok short term. I’m about to turn 40 and I was prescribed both and told I can use it short term for weight loss. I’m going to start IVF in a few months and I was told to lose weight and that odds were already against me because of age.