I am 66 years old man. I am taking metformin 500 for my diabetic. Pp 280 mg. But I am loosing my weight after taking metformin my weight always 54 now it is 52.

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Dt. Rashi GoelDietitian/Nutritionist11yrs exp

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Many studies suggest that metformin can reduce a little bit of weight, but it also considered one of the safest drug for t2dm, not to worry if still the problem persists do meet an endocrinologist.

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Dt. Apeksha ThakkarDietitian/Nutritionist14yrs exp

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Hello, metformin does induce weight loss, but in the process you also tend to lose muscle weight. Contact me online for the detailed diet chart.

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