trd77 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 What do you think about using Metformin to undo AAP-induced weight gain? I'm overweight and despite daily exercise I do not seem to lose weight and since I'm starting Seroquel now I'm afraid that I will put on more weight and increase risk of diabetes and other compilcations. My pdoc was reluctant to the idea and wants to see how my situation develops over one months, which I think is prudent. Read here: http://www.jfponline.com/pdf%2F5708%2F5708JFP_PURLs.pdf Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaRufina Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Can't read it. it requires an account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd77 Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 What do you think about using Metformin to undo AAP-induced weight gain? I'm overweight and despite daily exercise I do not seem to lose weight and since I'm starting Seroquel now I'm afraid that I will put on more weight and increase risk of diabetes and other compilcations. My pdoc was reluctant to the idea and wants to see how my situation develops over one months, which I think is prudent. Read here: http://www.jfponline...08JFP_PURLs.pdf Regards. https://mospace.umsystem.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10355/5420/CanMetaforminUndoWeightGain.pdf?sequence=1 Does this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netsavy006 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Both links work for me. I've never used metformin to counteract weight gain from AAPs but I've heard of it being used for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpladybug Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I started Meformin in hopes of losing some AAP weight gain. I have stopped gaining weight, I have not lost yet, but I also have not yet begun my exercize / diet program due to some extenuating life circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooker Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have been on metformin and AAP for years, it works great. Lost 60 pounds on it the first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd77 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have been on metformin and AAP for years, it works great. Lost 60 pounds on it the first time around. Thanks for the info. What dosage are you on? What AAP and dosage are you taking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooker Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have been on metformin and AAP for years, it works great. Lost 60 pounds on it the first time around. Thanks for the info. What dosage are you on? What AAP and dosage are you taking? Well I'm currently on 100 Seroquel XR and 2mg Risperdal but when started the metformin I was on the risperdal and 800 Seroquel (went through several AAP's with Seroquel as a constant. I have found it to work wonders both at the high and low spectrum of my AAP dosing. Anyway, YMMV, but bottom line, it's worth giving it a shot for a few months. Keep in mind life style changes (which I never got around to, I lost the weight on diet alone) will multiply the benefit you get from the metformin.] Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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