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?

[MadamButterfly]

so no weight loss when i went to weigh in on friday. :-( the nurses told me to hang in there that it could take a few months before results....I asked them to talk to the dr monday (he wasnt in on friday) about uping my dosage and I'm thinking about seeing about a water pill too. I am so frustrated.....changed my diet ALOT!!! and NO results! I know I need to be patient and I will......just wanted to check in with all of you....ttyl

[Dubgal]

I lost a few pounds initially (recent weight gain), but my doctor had warned me it could take a few months to kick in, too. Don't give up, and keep up the healthy lifestyle. When the meds do kick it, it will be that much easier.

[Annie416]

Okay so I am on my 5th pill today and  still not feeling very well. It feels like my stomach is swimming.  Anyone experience this?  How much longer before I am not feeling like this?

[annasmith]

i felt that way for the 1st 3 weeks... it will get better... although still if i take my pills to soon i will get sick.. sorry.. but it has been a great drug for me im now cutting all sugers out of my diet...

i still dont feel good... im very sleepy all the time and a little craby some times to... i also cry really easy

but my pcos is getting better!

[SUGARSNACK]

I have lost 15lbs  since  taking metaformin, correctly, lol. Wih a change of diet too. I got  a little  nervous since  my weight  had not changed  in  2 years. My  doctor  changed  me  to Glucovance  , which had me  on  edge,  I felt I could  run  all  day.  My BS  was  77 and  feeling very  anxious.  With  small  in between  meals,  I feel better. My weight loss  was from  from Mid  January to  mid  February.  I guess  about  2-3  lbs  per week.  Metaformin does  take  awhile  to  adjust  but its been a  big help.

[owowman]

First of all, I'd like to say thank you to everyone that has shared their experiences with Metformin.  Your comments and insight is so helpful and comforting.

I just started Metformin 3 days ago.  At first I was on 500 mg. twice per day, now it's upped to 750 twice per day.  The side effects I've experience are stomach upset (in the form of loose bowels) and shakiness along with fatigue.  I've been lightheaded several times and "felt" as if I needed to eat something with sugar. Anyone else feel faint?  I'm hopeful that these things will disappear over time.  I will not give up.  At this point I'm desperate for something that works.  

My doctor prescribed Metformin for me because of insulin resistance.  I am not Diabetic.  I can't believe weight gain could ever happen to me.  I've been very thin all my life till menopause reared it's ugly head.  Now I'm very overweight and most of the weight I carry in my abdomen.  I've tried diets with no success.  The weight wouldn't budge.  My former 23 1/2 inch waist has ballooned to a number I can't even contemplate.

Anyway, thanks for listening.  Please add my name to any lists.  I'll be checking in daily.  

Thanks again for all the advice and personal stories.  Best of luck and best of health to all!