Metformin temporarily?

[Anonymous]

57 y/o post-menopausal female, overweight, hashimoto's hypothyroidism, pre-diabetes (never any meds or even glucose monitoring). A1C has varied from 6.3 to 5.7 - most recently 5.8

New endocrinologist just suggested a very low dose of Metformin because it may facilitate a little weight loss without the concern of regaining if stop the metformin like people tend to with GLPs. (because I wouldn't be losing a really significant amount/ton of weight).

I am 5/6" and my weight currently varie from 186 - 189#. I lost about 20# 3 years ago (dietary and other lifestyle changes) and have generally maintained since. But I obviously still need to lose weight. Dr's suggestion isn't intended as a means of losing another 20# or reaching an ideal goal weight; but losing just 5 is very appealing and makes a difference. I notice a difference even with my weight varying up and down 3# and if I can lose a few pounds and maintain from that lower base, that would be great.

So, my question is, has anyone taken low-dose metformin only temporarily, lost a little weight and not gain it back after stopping? If so, would you recommend trying it? What side effects did you have, any other observations or comments?
TY.

[Anonymous]

Nope. I just determined to stay away from all sugar and to clean my gut+ liver.

[Anonymous]

I did not lose weight on metformin.

I think you're an ideal candidate for GLP. Compounded is very cheap now- like $150 a month.

[Anonymous]

Metformin worked temporarily but I gained all back. Not a long-term solution for me.

[Anonymous]

I’m on Metformin for pre diabetes and it did nothing for weight loss for me. Only strict exercise and eating less works.

[Anonymous]

My weight loss doc had me try metfornin before GLPs. The gastro side effects were rough and I could not take it regularly because I needed to occasionally leave the bathroom. Did not lose more than a couple pounds, despite that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My weight loss doc had me try metfornin before GLPs. The gastro side effects were rough and I could not take it regularly because I needed to occasionally leave the bathroom. Did not lose more than a couple pounds, despite that.

Same. I swear metformin was like Miralax. Just constant diarrhea.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replies!

[Anonymous]

Metformin was great for my insulin resistance but not my weight

[Anonymous]

I am thinking about starting it but have concerns about a maintenance med.

How fast does it help insulin resistance?

[Anonymous]

Lost 20# on a low dose and was able to stop bs improved and stayed in range. You have a great endo OP.

[Anonymous]

I had extremely modest weight loss from Metformin, but mainly because it made my stomach feel bad until I got used to it, so I didn’t feel like eating.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s really weird your MD suggested metformin weight loss is less prone to being regained. That’s not true.

[Anonymous]

Metformin works to increase doctors’ wallets. It doesn’t come with any benefits for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Metformin works to increase doctors’ wallets. It doesn’t come with any benefits for you.

Metformin is cheap. I don't understand why you think it enriches doctors.