nausea Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just thought I'd share my experience. Recently I've been taking Metaformin to reduce prediabetes blood sugar levels and the weight has started falling off. It seems to work (for weight loss) by reducing appetite but I read it has beneficial effects on the metabolism which might also be a factor. It's been in use for a long time and is considered safe (unless you have liver, kidney, or heart problems). In Thailand it's available over the counter and is dirt cheap. The disadvantages are that, initially, it often causes diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain, but these wear off as the body adjusts. For this reason it's usually introduced in graduated doses, and it might take two/three weeks or more to get up to a full dose, depending on your reaction. I, personally, had no problems apart from some minor diarrhea, and went on to a full dose almost immediately. Interestingly, like aspirin, it's based on a natural product (French lilac) and seems to be developing a similar "wonder drug" reputation; it's now being touted for it's life extending properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 .It's not proven to change your metabolism but it looks that way. There is a huge study going on right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Interesting, good someone's doing something; been out of patent for decades so not much motivation for the big pharmas I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I agree that is the exact reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 16/09/2017 at 9:04 AM, nausea said: Interesting, good someone's doing something; been out of patent for decades so not much motivation for the big pharmas I would imagine. what protocol are you using? and what dosages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Sorry for the delay in my reply. I wasn't following any protocol that I'm consciously aware of. I was taking 1000mg metformin with meals, usually 2000mg, but to a maximum of 3000mg, daily. I've since seen a doctor and reduced the dosage to 1000mg daily, 500mg with breakfast and 500mg with dinner. The new regime seems to be working OK, from a blood sugar level point of view, but the fact I've lost weight, changed my diet, and exercise more is probably helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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