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Dec 24, 2024, 12:15 AM
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I have been on metformin at 500 mg since about 6 months after starting clozaril. It helped me stop gaining weight although I didn't lose any. After reading this article I may ask if I can try increasing to 1000. But I thought it was interesting and maybe could help someone.
New Guidance Backs Metformin for Antipsychotic Weight Gain
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Dec 24, 2024, 12:19 AM
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Metformin caused me continuing digestive issues it’s not a medication to just use without caution. I’m on three stomach meds because of metformin.
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Dec 24, 2024, 12:25 AM
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@Nammu I'm sorry to hear that. I know it can cause diarrhea especially with the instant release kind but I didn't know it could cause major issues.
Thanks for the reminder that no med is a safe med.
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Dec 24, 2024, 12:52 AM
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Thank you for posting, BeyondtheRainbow. I was on it on and off. No side effects and no positive effects. It was eventually Ozempic that helped. And I also changed to less metabolically harmful APs from Zyprexa. But I definitely think that Metformin should be tried and appreciate that now there is this new guidance following a Cochrane review. I hope it helps many patients.
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Dec 25, 2024, 11:58 PM
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I'm on 2000mg of metformin daily. I'm not gaining, but I'm also not losing. I still have a big ***. I'm not sure if the metformin is helping me or not. Thanks for sharing the article BeyondtheRainbow. It was an interesting read.
Sorry to hear about your stomach troubles @Nammu.
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