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Managing PCOS and Pregnancy: The Role of Metformin

Metformin and PCOS: What to Know

Oct 28, 2024

Metformin is a medication that is often used off-label to treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Most commonly, metformin is prescribed to women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are attempting to get pregnant. Metformin can help with a number of symptoms, including menstrual cycles, weight loss, high cholesterol,...

The Unexpected Side Effect: Metformin and Digestive Distress

Metformin and Diarrhea: Is It Common?

Oct 21, 2024

Metformin has been known to cause diarrhea in patients. In fact, Diarrhea is a well-known adverse and somewhat common side effect when metformin is initiated for type 2 diabetes. However, it usually resolves itself with continued use (or as your body adapts to your new medication). Only a few cases of chronic diarrhea have been reported after...

Assessing Health Risks: Abdominal Measurement in Prediabetes

Metformin and Prediabetes: What to Know

Oct 14, 2024

Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. It’s commonly prescribed to help with the treatment of Type-2 diabetes. Early research shows metformin reduces the...

Physician Provides Patient with Medical Form Detailing Metformin Maximum Daily Dose

Maximum Dose of Metformin Per Day (Guide)

Oct 7, 2024

Is 500mg Metformin Considered Low Dose?

Sep 30, 2024

“Low dose” metformin is usually considered to be 500mg tablets. Most commonly, 500 milligram tablets are prescribed and produced based on the research and evidence of its effectiveness and efficacy at these levels. AJ Garber’s study on metformin concluded, “compared to placebo, 500mg metformin decreased HbA1c 0.6% and 2000...

Qulipta and Weight Loss: What to Know

Sep 29, 2024

Qulipta (atogepant) trials showed that patients who took Qulipta against patients who took a placebo experienced a 7% decrease in body weight. More patients experience weight decrease when on the 10 mg prescription (3.8%) than on the 30 mg prescription (3.2%). And oddly, only 5.3% of patients on the 60 mg prescription experienced a weight decrease....

Adult Woman Taking Qulipta for Migraine Prevention

Qulipta Uses: For Patients with Migraines and More

Sep 23, 2024

Qulipta (atogepant) is a prescription drug used daily for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine (with headaches occurring up to 14 days per month) in adults. Its mechanism, which involves blocking calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptors, is focused on preventing the onset of migraine attacks. There are no off-label uses or...