Metformin and weight loss

[Bocci]

I've been taking 500 mg/day of metformin.  Just wondering if any of you have taken this, and if so, have you experienced any weight loss?

[jacmac02]

I was prescriped Met. back in Oct 09 for weight loss and pcos. I was surprised when I went back to the Dr. 3 weeks later and I lost 12lds. And after that the weight seem to melt away. So far I'm about 40lds down. I really haven't change to much other than not having an appetite in the beginning and a little stomach upset, but that subsided when I would eat a little bit, take the Met. and finish my meal. I'm only on 500mg 2x a day. So far I'm happy with the results. This the first time in about 8yrs that I've been able to take this much weight off. As a matter of fact I've never lost this much weight before. It was so exciting when my clothes started falling off me and I was able to wear some things that I couldn't wear.

[cessana]

I was just diagnosed with hyperinsulinemia today and my doc prescribed Metformin. I've never been on anything other than antibiotics; never anything long term. She said my blood sugar was normal but my insulin was very high. I've put on almost 65 pounds in the last year and a half regardless of diet and exercise and I've just general felt exhausted, muddle headed, and hungry all the time despite a high fiber diet. I sincerely hope this works and if if helps with the weight as well, I'll be thrilled. Finding this page has given me a little extra hope.

[robinl1955]

I think it is important to watch carbs will on metformin. I noticed if I eat ice cream I am hungry more often. So I don't eat it. I have lost 10 lbs. I didn't realize it was from metformin. I take lots of medication. I do notice my apetite has decreased some. Again, if I stay away from certain carbs. I usually eat chicken, potatoes, eggs, bread, apples, almonds, cereal, milk, vegetables...sugarfree mocha's and biscotti. My diet doesn't very much. I do believe whole grains are best in breads and cereals. I use butter... too much sometimes and sour cream. Decaf chai tea with honey.  I don't eat lettuce because it make my stomach upset. Too much ruffage does that to me. I try to figure out what I can eat without upsetting my stomach. I take metformin to help control my blood sugar. I hope the weight loss continues. I was on meds for years for fibromyalgia which increased my hunger and I gained a significant amount of weight. We shall see.  

[Sassy13169]

Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS & IR 5yrs ago, the endocrinologist advised me that the best plan of action was to start taking Metformin and start the GI diet.
I thought if I just took the meds and continued eating as per normal (a diet high in carbs) everything would be fine...NOT...the meds made me soo sick...vomitting, diarrhea, nausea...it was not pretty...

5yrs later after doing endless research and visitng countless doctors, I've decided to get back on Met...it's my second wk and I'm sticking to it, I've worked my way up to 3x500mg a day...previously I could barely get through the day on 1x500mg...
I found by not consuming fatty, high carb, high sugary foods, it has greatly reduced all the horrible side effects associated with the meds...I did have McDonalds the other day and I paid the price...I was sooo sick...
I have also noticed that my appetite has been suppressed greatly and I don't crave sugar and junk food like I use to...I use to always have seconds, now I can barely get through my first meal...

I just hope I start to lose the weight and all the horrible symptoms associated with PCOS subside...being 28yo and having acne is not fun, so for all those other girls/ladies/women out there who suffer with this horrible condition I feel your pain and just remember that you are not alone...

[iamhopeful]

so it has been almost 1 week and i lost 6lbs on met, mostly in my stomach area which is where all my problems occured. I had never had an issue with weight gain especially around the abdomin. I too all of a sudden gained 10lbs a month for 3 months before i was diagnosed with PCOS. I had every test imaginable done, the Dr's all swore i was pregnant even after negative pregnancy blood tests and 2 ultrasounds. I am glad i finally found the answers. I have always ate healthy and excersized so it has to be the met that is working :o) i still want to know why this happened to me though, just out of the blue?

[CPVASQUEZ]

Hi, I have been on Metformin since Sept. 2009.  I take 2000mg a day and my Dr. told me to start the Maintenance Phase of the South Beach diet.  I have lost 20lbs.  Good luck!