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Would My Medication Help Me Lose Weight

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Youngstown, OH

Would my medication help me lose weight I'm currently taking metformin twice a day and I just got diagnosed with type 2 and March my question is would the medication help me lose weight or stop me from losing weight?

April 8, 2019
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A DiabetesTeam Member

It only helps when you have digestive issues from it. Sorry...but it's the truth...

April 8, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

It didn't help me lose weight. I was on it for ages.

April 8, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

I lost in 4 months from 102kg to 89kg

August 20, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I just started taking farxiga last week

June 10, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Ive lost over 30 lbs since october. However i now take it with forxnga once a day.

April 17, 2019

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