As an alternative, some doctors have been prescribing metformin-an oral diabetes drug-off-label for weight loss. But how does metformin work, and how much weight can you expect to lose?

Metformin is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It's a generic medication available as the brand-name drugs Fortamet and Glumetza. It comes as an oral tablet. The cost of metformin can vary, but ...

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?

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name drug, while metformin is a generic drug. They’re both prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This article explains the ...

Serious side effects of metformin are rare. Less serious side effects, like digestive issues and headaches, are common, but these usually go away with time. You can reduce the chances of side ...

Diabetic Drugs for Weight Loss Whether you have type 2 diabetes, obesity or just a few extra pounds that you’d like some help shedding, chances are you’re one of the millions of adults ...

Hims & Hers' lower-priced injectable semaglutide promoted during the Super Bowl has led to some patients receiving the more affordable metformin instead. Originally sourced from lilacs, metformin ...

In May 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that some makers of metformin extended release remove some of their tablets from the U.S. market. This is because an unacceptable ...