Metformin Questions (Page 2)

Can Diabetes go away with diet and exercise?

I was told by my husband that Diabetes can go away by diet and exercise. Is this true? He thinks I need to eat right and exercise and this is coming from an alcoholic! I was trying to explain how I am a Diabetic having to be on Metformin rest of my life. He says Diabetes can go away.

How does metformin work?

How long does glucophage/Metformin stay in your system?

Is Invokana the same as metformin?

Is Invokana better than metformin? Can you take Invokana with metformin?

How long does it take Metformin to help me lose weight?

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance Nov 2011. Taking Metformin HCL ER 2000mg (since 11/4/11 worked my way up to full dose). Been on full dose for 2.5 weeks now. No weight loss. I am keeping total daily carbs under 45grams per day. Total calories < 1400. Protein = 60-80GRAMS per day. Diet... read more

What are the ingredient drugs contained in Qternmet XR?

Metformin - 1000mg x2 day has it caused any weight gain with anyone?

A1C normal for 4 years, should I ask doc to reduce cause I feel I'm gaining weight the longer I'm taking it, but I have no other side effects. Weight gain is not a phobia/image thing it's a health concern only because I'm taking gabapentin 900mg 3xday. see my concern

Sometimes my metformin comes out in my poo as a whole tablet. Today there were 3 tablets?

I take 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I am just wondering what I am doing wrong to make them not dissolve and therefore not do their job?

Metformin - are pains in legs, knees and feet a side effect of metformin?

I just started taking metformin and am now having pains in my legs starting at the knees and down to... the foot. especially the front top of foot and shin. could metformin be causing this pain? its hurts to walk and my legs tire easily.

Does Metformin cause diarrhea and if so, will it go away?

I just started taking Metformin for PCOS. I am have a great deal of diarrhea. Will this ever go away? I don't want to spend my life in the bathroom. Also, has anyone had weight loss with this med?

Had rash/hives with Metformin and then Glipizide. Anyone else?

Can different manufacturers of the same medication have different effects?

My newest prescription does not seem to be as effective as my previous medication. The only difference is the manufacturer, dose the same.

Hi everyone, I'm just started a new med. Metformin 500mg twice a day?

for 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... read more

Metformin - off label use - weight loss?

First off, I take a boat load of psych meds, some of which tend to lead to weight gain. Second I recently gave up a 36 year cigarette habit that I loved to death, and have gained quite a bit in the last six weeks. I AM NOT seeking weight loss tips. Because of the weight gain, my Dr.prescribed... read more

Conflicting stories about taking metformin - will it help my weight and PCOS?

My gyno prescribed metformin 500 mg 2 x day for PCOS. He said it was an anti-diabetic but that it is also taken for PCOS. I have had a hard time managing my weight and he thought that it would help. Well I just saw a gastroenterologist for some other issues, and he said I was on a lot of... read more