The problem of excess weight now concerns many people. And very often in order to lose weight, many use medications that are not completely intended for this.
One of them - the drug Metformin. However, despite the fact that there are many reviews about it and most of them are positive, it is worth remembering that, first of all, this medicine. Therefore, taking it yourself without prescribing doctors is not recommended. And if a person still decided to try to lose weight with it, then you should carefully read the instructions for use.
The main action of
The drug Metformin is prescribed by doctors to people with type 2 diabetes. The second name is a glucophage.
Its main action is that it reduces the absorption of glucose in the body and lowers cholesterol. But all this happens provided that the person in the blood has enough insulin. Otherwise, there will be no sense from this medication.
First, athletes began to use this drug for weight loss. The fact is that due to this drug the energy entering the body with food does not turn into fat.
How it works
Metformin physicians prescribe in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, which means it helps to burn sugar in the body. But it also has other effects. For example:
- oxidation of fatty acids occurs faster;
- increases the processing speed of carbohydrates, which in turn leads to weight loss;
- the rate of absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine also decreases;
- insulin production does not increase. As a result, the hunger in a person decreases;
- decreases blood sugar levels. That is why, this drug is often prescribed to patients with diabetes mellitus.
It seems that the drug is simply ideal for using it for weight loss. However, he has his testimony and contraindications to , which also need to be known.
Indications
In the instructions for the preparation, there are cases where it can be used. These include:
- type 2 diabetes, especially accompanied by overweight;
- diabetes, which occurs as a result of a violation of carbohydrate metabolism in pregnant women due to changes in the hormonal background;
- another indication is polycystic ovary in women with impaired glucose response;
- Preventive maintenance of occurrence of a diabetes if there are preconditions.
It is worth noting that the manual does not have any information about the need to use this drug for weight loss in healthy people.
Contraindications
But Metformin has much more contraindications. These include:
- type 1 diabetes mellitus;
- severe kidney, liver or lung disease;
- complications in diabetes mellitus;
- Insulin deficiency in type 2 diabetes mellitus;
- problems with the cardiovascular system;
- dehydration and diets with low calorie foods;
- sensitivity to the drug;
- infectious diseases, trauma and post-surgical period;
- alcoholism.
During pregnancy, this drug is trying not to prescribe. If a woman becomes pregnant during his admission, then tell your doctor about it. Most likely, this medicine will be canceled.
It should be noted that there are enough contraindications. Therefore, when losing weight, this drug should be used very carefully.
Side effects
Judging by the opinions of many people, Metformin can really help get rid of excess weight, but doctors still do not advise it to use without the appointment. The fact is that this drug is capable of causing a number of side effects that will adversely affect the state of the body. These include:
- Digestive disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This can be bloating, diarrhea, nausea, problems with appetite, abdominal pain.
- Lactic acidosis may occur - an increase in lactic acid in human tissues and blood. This condition can arise as a result of problems with the kidneys. It is characterized by shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, body temperature can go down and provoke someone.
- Allergic reactions to one of the components.
- Intolerance.
How to take
If you still decided to try to lose weight with Metformin, then you should know some rules for taking this medicine. So:
In the day you can take no more than 1500 mg - this is equal to three tablets of 500 mg. This dosage concerns healthy people. If a person exceeds this amount, then he will not get a greater effect, but it is quite possible to harm the body.
It is worth remembering that the drug itself does not help, so you need to adjust your diet. That is why needs to exclude from its diet products that contain a large amount of sugar - sweets, sweet fruits and even candies from cough. In addition, you can not abuse potatoes and pasta. It is best to eat vegetables, buckwheat, meat.
Of course, the instructions do not indicate that you need to play sports. Intense loads are contraindicated, but small sports activities will give a good result. Many people in their reviews write that even simple gymnastics gives a better effect than just taking pills.
It should be remembered that you can take this medication for weight loss only for three weeks, then take a break for at least one month. After this, if there is a desire, the course can be repeated.
Analogs
There are quite a few Metformin analogs. One of them is Glyformin. It is also produced in three dosages - 250 mg, 500 mg and 850 mg. The active substance in Glyformin is metformin hydrochloride, as in all other analogues of this drug, such as Siofor or Formethine.
In addition, medicines containing this substance can be produced by different pharmaceutical companies.
So, for example, Metformin Caton is produced in Russia, as well as Gliiformin and Metformin-Richter, Siofor are created in Germany, but Metformin-Teva is a drug that is manufactured in Israel.
In addition, all drugs, the active ingredient of which is metformin, differ in price.
For example, the price for Gliiformin is in the range of 100 to 270 rubles, depending on the dosage. Metformin-Richter can be purchased from 170 to 250 rubles, and Metformin-Teva will cost from 150 to 200 rubles.
Should I take it?
If this drug is prescribed by a doctor, then, of course, it is worth taking it. However, it must be remembered that at the first unpleasant sensations it is necessary to inform the expert about it.
If a person decides to take this medication on his own, he is responsible for the result. In doing so, you should carefully study the instructions and all the side effects that may occur. In addition, should not be hoped that for weight loss it is enough to only drink these "miracle" - the tablet. After all, independently, without a diet and at least minimal physical exertion, they are unlikely to give an excellent result.
The Internet is full of a lot of reviews about Metformin, Gliiformin, Siofor and other analogues, but not all of them are only positive. And doctors in general do not advise taking this drug without a prescription, because each person is individual. And the reaction to taking this medication for everyone can be completely different. And maybe with the right application, it really helps to lose weight.
