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Metformin for Insulin Resistance Syndrome User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Glumetza

Metformin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 60 reviews for the off-label treatment of Insulin Resistance Syndrome. 62% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Metformin

  • Sweet...
  • September 22, 2016

"Since taking this med I am experiencing severe spasms in my right side. Its not my appendix. It is spasms that vary in duration and intensity, feels just like ovarian cyst. Have no ovaries anymore. Anyone experiencing this?"

7 / 10
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  • anakar
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 3, 2023

"I used this medication for 13 days to treat insulin resistance at the beginning of 2020 and unfortunately could not tolerate it. I had anxiety attacks and insomnia every night after one tablet of 850 mg. I think it stimulated my ovaries since I had high estrogen/low progesterone...this was not desirable at my age (perimenopause). I stopped it and continued with another medication that finally corrected the condition."

1 / 10
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  • Catniss
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 7, 2022

"I have PCOS and cancer hovering over my left ovary. I have been teetering on the edge of type II diabetes for 15 years. Which is odd because I consume very little sugar. Mostly because I am allergic to everything. My doc insisted I go on metformin. Everything was fine for 2 months ... then gobs of hair started to fall out. Now I can't get it to stop. Trying Spiro, which has helped. I did lose 5 pounds, but hardly worth my hair. I am not a drug person, so I am now going back to basics and I am doing desiccated everything. Which includes ovaries, liver, kidney, etc. All bovine. Many supplements and some raw liver from the butcher only. Never felt better."

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  • tiarra
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 19, 2014

"I started taking this medication about 3 months ago because I'm prediabetic. I had no side effects and it has worked great."

10 / 10
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  • Jul1e
  • October 6, 2015

"Metformin can be harsh on the stomach, but if it does not agree with you after a few weeks, please, please, please ask for the slow-release version; your problems will be solved."

10 / 10
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  • jayless
  • May 1, 2015

Fortamet (metformin) "Excellent med. Tolerate perfectly. Very much improves my glucose intolerance. Improves my mood as well and high improvement in my quality of life."

10 / 10
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  • Danie...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 20, 2020

"I got prescribed metformin due to being over weight. I have been on it for about 6 months. I have managed to lose 15kg followed with walking 1hr a day, 4 times a week. I feel avlot better."

10 / 10
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  • Mali
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 17, 2020

"So far I have lost 16kg by taking Metformin and combining diet and exercise. Very happy."

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  • arnsu...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 11, 2016

Glucophage XR (metformin) "Blood glucose and HbA1C were normal. LDL cholesterol and triglycerides were low HDL cholesterol increased. There was weight loss with metformin."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 19, 2014

Glucophage (metformin) "Side effects had a tremendous role in decreasing quality of life."

3 / 10
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  • rrr
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 23, 2023

"So far so good, no side effects. 500 mg once a day. Been on it for a month, haven't changed my eating habits and lost 5 pounds."

10 / 10
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  • JimBob
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 21, 2023

"This has lowered my A1C. For me, I have found taking Vitamin D while taking metformin has reduced diarrhea. I think I am experiencing much increased depression as a result of the drug. No weight loss."

7 / 10
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  • Brand...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 24, 2020

"Been on it for 3 days and feel so sick headaches, body aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and overall just feel terrible dr said give it a week so we will see in a week if I still feel sick."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • July 16, 2017

"Stomach pain, nausea, weakness, lethargy"

10 / 10
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  • Spud
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 21, 2018

"Side effects are stomach pains, queasiness, cold sweats and nightmares."

6 / 10
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