hi. i asked a former pdoc about metformin, and I got the run around, too. "Ask your family doctor," or something like that. I don't get it. They know plenty about these fatty-making pills, but they don't know anything about the anti-fatty pills?

Adderall and the other amphetamines were popular as diet drugs back in the day. They were also popular for many forms of depression, either alone or mixed with other substances (low dose neuroleptics, barbiturates, etc.). Some people still do better with stimulants on board than with other drugs. I have an acquaintance who is doing well on Seroquel at night and an Adderall capsule in the morning.

Personally, I'd think it'd be good to see about metformin to reduce metabolic problems. One could still take a stimulant of some sort, also. The stimulant could maybe accelerate weight loss and lift your mood (?), while the metformin could potentially help with blood sugars, weight, and I think it helps triglycerides, too.

There are other stimulants besides Adderall, some of which are mostly prescribed for weight loss. "Diet pill" is something of a "bad word" with a lot of doctors. I don't get it. They'll put lil 4 year old Jimmy on uppers, but they don't want a functioning adult on anything "addictive."

Anyway, the more popular diet pills are phentermine and phendimetrazine, from what I've experienced+read. Both are controlled substances, but you can get refills (potentially...) on both, unlike the Schedule II amphetamines and ritalin.

I hope you and your prescriber can find a solution.