Question by Cassie: Metformin for Insulin Resistance in achieving weight loss: How long does it take to work?
I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance and have been prescribed 2500 mg metformin daily.
Many ppl with PCOS, metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance lose weight bc their insulin isnt working properly without the aid of metformin or the like. I have been on it for over a week and have not lost any weight.
I was wondering if anyone has experienced weight loss after a couple weeks, rather than immediately.
Best answer:
Answer by drdebilitas
Hello ,
one week is a very very short period for metformin to work , it needs two weeks to reach the maximum effect , and more than 1 month to cause any weight loss ,
The action of metformin is greater when the patient starts a healthy diet simultanously , don’t forget that ,
2500 mg is a high dose to start with , and 1000 mg (in two doses ) would be better .
Dr.Debilitas
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