Metformin is the most commonly prescribed oral drug for diabetes. Of course, if you or a loved one receives treatment for diabetes, you probably already knew this. What you may not know, however, is ...

Interested in an oral alternative to Ozempic injections? You might be considering metformin, an FDA-approved type 2 diabetes medication that also results in weight loss. While a pill is certainly more ...

With weight loss drugs like metformin and Ozempic gaining popularity, it’s essential to understand how they compare. So we had a doctor weigh in on their effectiveness, cost and side effects to help ...

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up. Are there benefits to one over the other? How do side ...

When Is the Best Time to Take Metformin? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We get it — no one enjoys taking medications. It’s just another thing to tackle on your ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for weight loss as an alternative to starting Ozempic or one ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for weight loss as an alternative to starting Ozempic or one ...

Co-commencement of metformin with antipsychotic medications can reduce weight gain by 4.03 kg compared with control. HealthDay News — In a guideline published online in Schizophrenia Bulletin, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of ...

The authors note that the only pharmacological instrument that has demonstrated efficacy for preventing AIWG is metformin. HealthDay News — In a guideline published online December 9 in Schizophrenia ...