Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1110511

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Metformin

Posted by Jadde on June 6, 2020, at 7:02:07

Has any one been successful losing weight on this med? What are/were your side effects? I have a script for Metformin but Im hesitant to add anything to the Nardil and Olanzapine Im currently taking with some success. Still feeling some depression. Weight gain is a constant worry for me.

Thanks,

Jade

 

Re: Metformin

Posted by Lamdage22 on June 6, 2020, at 7:22:12

In reply to Metformin, posted by Jadde on June 6, 2020, at 7:02:07

Pretty sure it works for me. I am taking a whopping 700mg Seroquel and 25mg Zyprexa. Only 17 lbs overweight.

It doesnt work for everyone. But it can also improve mood. It is pretty clean, however you need regular kidney tests. Kidneys need to be healthy in order to avoid a rare dangerous side effect. I think it is called lactic acidosis or something like that.

Side effects: Occasionally diarrhea. Take it with food.

 

Re: Metformin

Posted by PeterMartin on June 6, 2020, at 10:01:54

In reply to Metformin, posted by Jadde on June 6, 2020, at 7:02:07

It kept me weight neutral on Nardil for the 2yrs I was on it. You may or may not lose weight on it - some people do, some don't. I didn't lose wt when taking it a Nardil but w.o. it I'm sure I would have gained 20+ more lbs.

Since you're on both Nardil & Zyprexa (which is notorious for being a wt gainer) I think it's worth a try. It has a very big upside health wise beyond it's benefits related to metabolism. Heart heath, neuroprotection, anti-cancer, etc etc. There are a lot of ongoing studies testing it for a lot of non-diabetic ailment. (Httss://scholar.google.com search it for studies).

I recently stopped taking it to make sure it wasn't affecting me moods. I was on Nardil for 2yrd while Marplan was unavailable. During that time on Nardil I had inconsistent moods (cycling) that were like just my bp1 acting up w Nardil. But after switching back to Marplan I decided I wanted to get reset on that (and Lamictal) before potentially reintroducing it. Marplan isn't a huge weight gainer like Nardil so imho it's not a necessity. I personally wouldn't take Nardil (nor Zyprexa) w.o. at least a small amount of metformin. Generally it's well tolerated once you get passed some potential gastro sides (gotta go to the bathroom -now-). It was easy to start/stop for me......

Good luck.

 

Re: Metformin » Lamdage22

Posted by linkadge on June 6, 2020, at 16:13:22

In reply to Re: Metformin, posted by Lamdage22 on June 6, 2020, at 7:22:12

Another side effect you have to watch for - it may increase lifespan.

Linkadge

 

Re: Metformin

Posted by Lamdage22 on June 7, 2020, at 2:09:03

In reply to Re: Metformin, posted by PeterMartin on June 6, 2020, at 10:01:54

Right, but Psychmeds are the same. Some people get better, some don't. It is worth a try in the case of Metformin.

You may or may not lose weight on it - some people do, some don't.

 

Re: Metformin

Posted by Lamdage22 on June 7, 2020, at 10:46:43

In reply to Re: Metformin, posted by Lamdage22 on June 7, 2020, at 2:09:03

You will notice after 2-3 days if it works. Diarrhea does get a bit better over time if you have it. Always take it with food.

 

Re: Metformin

Posted by sigismund on June 16, 2020, at 1:26:06

In reply to Re: Metformin, posted by Lamdage22 on June 7, 2020, at 10:46:43

Titrate upwards and start low.


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