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A little, for some people. Here's what the data shows.
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Average loss on metformin in the Diabetes Prevention Program.
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It's a type 2 diabetes medicine. Weight use is off-label.
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Diarrhea and nausea are common when starting, then often ease.
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GLP-1 medicines averaged 15% to 21% loss in their main trials.
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A licensed clinician can compare metformin with approved options.
Metformin can cause modest weight loss, but it isn't FDA-approved for weight. How much people lose, why, side effects and how it compares with GLP-1s.
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