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Posted by jay on August 8, 2002, at 6:31:12
Glucophage is a antihypoglycaemic, for type 2 diabetes, but is supposedly being used in psychiatry to treat obesity from psych meds. It is supposedly very safe, even in non-diabetics, and doesn't seem to cause hypoglycaemia at normal doses.There are medline references for this use. Anybody????
Thnx,
Jay
Posted by jda1292 on August 8, 2002, at 20:23:12
In reply to Anyone on Glucophage(metformin) for weight???, posted by jay on August 8, 2002, at 6:31:12
Sounds like a good idea. I looked it up and then ordered 2 months worth online. It can't hurt to much and I am on Celexa now trying to get the 70+ pounds I gained with Paxil off.
From what I have read the basic mechanism is that it keeps insulin levels low. My diet is decent in that I stay away from sugars and carbs as much as possible. "Glucophage reduces sugar release from your liver to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high, so your body doesn't need to produce as much insulin that makes you hungry and causes your liver to make fat."(G.Mirkin, M.D)
I walk a few times a week and eat right but the weight stays on. I hope this helps because I have diabetes that runs in the extended family.
Eating lots of sugar and carbs makes taking this med moot according to the doc quoted above.
Good luck, I'll let you know how it works. Thanks for the idea.
Jon
> Glucophage is a antihypoglycaemic, for type 2 diabetes, but is supposedly being used in psychiatry to treat obesity from psych meds. It is supposedly very safe, even in non-diabetics, and doesn't seem to cause hypoglycaemia at normal doses.
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> There are medline references for this use. Anybody????
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> Thnx,
> Jay
Posted by awake at last on August 9, 2002, at 14:37:58
In reply to Anyone on Glucophage(metformin) for weight???, posted by jay on August 8, 2002, at 6:31:12
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> Glucophage is a antihypoglycaemic, for type 2 diabetes, but is supposedly being used in psychiatry to treat obesity from psych meds. It is supposedly very safe, even in non-diabetics, and doesn't seem to cause hypoglycaemia at normal doses.
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> There are medline references for this use. Anybody????
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> Thnx,
> Jay***********************************************
Glucophage is not FDA approved for weightloss, however it is being tested for that, and so far the test are coming out successful. It is not listed that it directly effects anti-depressant medications, however, glucophange does regulate insulin levels which then lowers glucose levels which in turn lowers serotonin levels - and many anti-depressants are prescribed to increase serotonin levels. So I would suggest that if you are on a medication which is serotonin related that you be careful if trying this, it could make your depression worse.
Posted by jda1292 on August 9, 2002, at 21:40:57
In reply to Be careful if on meds for low serotonin levels... » jay, posted by awake at last on August 9, 2002, at 14:37:58
I will be careful and do some more reading.
Thanks,
Jon
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> > Glucophage is a antihypoglycaemic, for type 2 diabetes, but is supposedly being used in psychiatry to treat obesity from psych meds. It is supposedly very safe, even in non-diabetics, and doesn't seem to cause hypoglycaemia at normal doses.
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> > There are medline references for this use. Anybody????
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> > Thnx,
> > Jay
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> Glucophage is not FDA approved for weightloss, however it is being tested for that, and so far the test are coming out successful. It is not listed that it directly effects anti-depressant medications, however, glucophange does regulate insulin levels which then lowers glucose levels which in turn lowers serotonin levels - and many anti-depressants are prescribed to increase serotonin levels. So I would suggest that if you are on a medication which is serotonin related that you be careful if trying this, it could make your depression worse.
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Posted by jsarirose on August 14, 2002, at 0:13:32
In reply to Re: Be careful if on meds for low serotonin levels..., posted by jda1292 on August 9, 2002, at 21:40:57
Glucophage isn't dangerous for people who don't have diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome). I don't know if it has any dangers associated with specific anti-depressants, but I've taken it while trying many different anti's. It didn't seem to help with my weight loss though. I am overweight and I didn't notice any difference. (Of course it doesn't mean it doesn't work for others!)
-Jessica
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