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Posted by PeterMartin on April 20, 2018, at 10:53:53
Anyone have any experiences combining with Zonegran and Nardil to prevent weight gain?
Any positive experiences w Zonegran at all?
Thx
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 20, 2018, at 3:13:15
In reply to Zonegran for Nardil Weight gain? Any experiences?, posted by PeterMartin on April 20, 2018, at 10:53:53
Hi Peter,
i think that Metformin would be a better option. Its pretty darn good if it works. It is backed up by science.
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 20, 2018, at 3:27:49
In reply to Re: Zonegran for Nardil Weight gain? Any experiences?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 20, 2018, at 3:13:15
You dont want psychological side effects which i reckon you would get with Zonegran. Metformin does not have any! I would aim for 2000mg.
Posted by SLS on May 20, 2018, at 8:28:56
In reply to Metformin is better, posted by Lamdage22 on May 20, 2018, at 3:27:49
> You dont want psychological side effects which i reckon you would get with Zonegran. Metformin does not have any! I would aim for 2000mg.
Hi, Lamdage.
Has metformin ever given you G.I. side effects?
- Scott
Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 20, 2018, at 9:44:41
In reply to Re: Metformin is better » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on May 20, 2018, at 8:28:56
My impression of metformin and weight loss is that although some users do lose a lot of weight, most do not. A small reduction is definitely more common. To be fair, it's very variable. On average, users lose a few kg after being on it for many months, maybe about 4. Metformin is an excellent choice for diabetes in ppl who are also overweight.
At the moment, I know quite a lot of people on metformin for type 2 DM, including three close friends...
One is on 2000mg per day, and has lost quite a bit of weight.
One is on 2500mg per day and is still morbidly obese with no weight loss.
One is on 3000mg per day and is also still very large with no weight loss.
One gets mild diarrhoea, the others don't.
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 21, 2018, at 3:17:02
In reply to Re: Metformin is better » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on May 20, 2018, at 8:28:56
> > You dont want psychological side effects which i reckon you would get with Zonegran. Metformin does not have any! I would aim for 2000mg.
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> Hi, Lamdage.
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> Has metformin ever given you G.I. side effects?Sometimes i had to use the bathroom quickly but not anymore. On 2500mg instead of 2000mg i once shitted myself on the way home. Thats a too high dosage for me.
It can make stools softer at first but the body adapts.
@Ed, i never said it works for everyone but it does no harm and it is worthwhile to try. It does not have the potential to mess you up psychologically like other options.
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