smileyhappyfor weight loss only. I'm not diabetic. What are the side effects that you are getting on this. I also read alot of people are cutting carbs and sugar. My pharmacist told me I didn't need to change my diet. How much weight did you loose and how long does it take to happen. Thanks in advance for your answers. Smileyhappy.
Hi everyone, I'm just started a new med. Metformin 500mg twice a day?
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- 26 May 2011 by smileyhappy
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- twice-a-day, metformin, side effect, weight
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Anonymous 27 May 2011
Sorry, I do not have any answers for you either but I am very interested to see responses and see how it goes for you. No change in diet or exercise? I find it hard to believe that a pill alone will cause much weight loss, over time. Wonder what the results would be if you did change your diet and some exercise? I'll be watching this and hoping for the best for you. Just call us your cheerleading squad!!
smileyhappy
27 May 2011
Hi ElizaJane,
I do eat a well balance diet and walk alot though. The meds are for diabetics but it also works for some people to loose weight. Lynne
Anonymous 27 May 2011
EJ,
So sorry! I just quoted you!!!
Lara
ElizaJane23
kytteneyes smileyhappy
27 May 2011
Hi Kytteneyes,
Yes, I felt really tired this morning when I tried to get up. Also tired today and a little light headed also. Lynne
kytteneyes
31 May 2011
Doctor told him that side effects should subside. Hopefully that's true.
27 May 2011
I did not know this med was used for weight loss it is a med for those of us who are diabetic it lowers the blood sugar I would think if you are using it for any thing eles it would make you sick just my thoughts My self I can not take it it makes me sick and I am a diabetic
smileyhappy
27 May 2011
Hi Chattienana,
My psychiatrist prescribe it. He said his co-workers and journals he read said it was working well for some people to loose weight. We shall see how it makes me feel over time. Wish me luck.
chattie
27 May 2011
Hope it works for you good luck
caringsonbj27 May 2011
Hello Smileyhappy,
I was put on this medication for a while until they were able to stabalize my blood sugar, I can't give you answers as far as weight control goes but it is my wish that you do have good results with this and that you are able to loose the weight you desire! the one thing that I noted while I was on this medication especially about the first 2 weeks was I had a lot of stomach discomfort the thing of it was it improved over time and it is my sincere hope that (and it may not even bother your stomach at all) I wish you nothing but the very best! Caringsonbj (Billy)
smileyhappy
27 May 2011
Hi Billy,
Thanks, so far I am tired and a little light headed. I'm having wings for supper and I usually can't wait to eat them. But my appetite is changing already and I'm not sure how many I will eat tonight. I guess that's a good sign. By the way how are you doing? Lynne.
caringsonbj
28 May 2011
went back to the doctor, still on IV meds but I am very slowly starting to see a difference, She told me that going through as much as I'd been through it was going to be slow for awhile, I surely appreciate you asking and your concern, I appreciate everyone on here (Caringsonbj)
Anonymous smileyhappy
27 May 2011
Thanks Kasey, I will keep you guys posted.
girlfromh...9 Jun 2011
smileyhappy,
how's things going now? it looks like you have been taking this for a couple weeks now is it getting any better for you?
I am new to this site and this is my first post. I was just prescribed the Metformin 500 mgs twice a day as well. I haven't started it yet. Of course I'm leery. My doctor prescribed it for weight loss but I'm also border line diabetic. So I'm not sure if this would work for me.
I've had chronic back pain for over 10 years and have been on and off so many different medications. But over all the only thing my history has perfected is my weight gain which has then caused more issues like depression. I can't do a lot of excersing due to the back pain.
I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me or anyone else that might read this as well. thanks!
smileyhappy
9 Jun 2011
Hi girlfrom...
If you read the other post from the other people you will see what others have written including myself. I actually took Metformin for 1 week only. I felt nauseated all the time and vomited twice. I felt like I was hypoglycemic but I don't have diabetes. My endocronologist said it was not great to loose weight and told me to get off it. I had stopped it the same day I saw her. Some people have diarhea with this med. Hope this helps you.
Anonymous 10 Jun 2011
Hi girlfromhooterville!
I just wanted to tell you welcome to this site, you will find many kind and compassionate people here, and we love to laugh at times, OK, most of the time! So post away.
sweetlemon
girlfromhooterville24 Apr 2012
I was given Mediformin for losing weight as well. I am pre type 2 diabetes... means I "might" get it in five years. So I do not find that I am having the same issues. I have not taken it like I should... I'm a bad pill taker but getting used to it. Any comments on this would be great. I hope I don't get nausea or diarrhea etc. from it. You guys mentioned different doctors saying different things... like the symptoms should go away and then the endocrinologist saying that you should stop taking it all together... well... my endocrinologist gave me the prescription sooo may be no one really knows. Sounds like the most reasonable answer, but if someone has taken it for a long time who was not diabetic and HAS lost weight, I would appreciate your comments. Thanks
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Who here has the courage to explain why I garnered a TD on my support of smileyhappy? C'mon, don't be shy!
I took care of that for you my dear! Whomever is being a smarta@@ is being very immature & should go play video games or something. The thumbs down is not very funny to these people that genuninely need our encouragement & help if we can. Thank you very much...
Mary,
You ARE a keeper Lady!! I really am curious as to whom is so very threatened by little ole me!!! hahahahaha!!!
Your sis,
Lara
Thanks Lara. Will keep you guys posted on the weight change if any. Lynne
I noticed you are not the only one lately getting these thumbs down. It's unfortunate that people do that when you are trying to help others. Lynne.
Hi Lynne,
We will all be your rah rah's!!! GO SMILEY!!!
Yeah! I love friends like you!
hi i take metformin 500mg 1x3 a day, for the the same the samething weight lose and to also help me with my pcos, but it has helped me more with the weight lose than anything which is fantastic because i used to be in a size 18s to 20s clothes i'm now in a size 14s so far, so yes hun they work but please make sure you have something to eat when taking them has if not the side effects can be nasty hun! wish you all the best hun
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