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How fast does Metformin work?

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So, I just got my scrip today and took my first 500mg with lunch.

I have to say, I don't know if it's psychological or if it works this fast, but all this evening I've been so full of energy, I'm in an incredibly good mood and I haven't had any major side effects.

i've been guzzling water because I usually don't and I know the risks of getting lactic acidosis and I don't want to even take chances.

I also went grocery shopping tonight and bought all kinds of fresh veggies and fruits along with lean meats and whole wheat bread and pasta.

i'm so very serious about changing my lifestyle from this day forward.

So back to my original question, did anyone else have an almost immediate change when they started taking Met or am I just a weirdo?
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it took six months before I noticed changes met has not helped me lose weight but it did get my periods back
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it took six months before I noticed changes met has not helped me lose weight but it did get my periods back
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It's probably just your mind, but truely if it helped you even think you feel better then that's great :-) I've been on Met for a year and a half and didn't see that sudden of a change, but it really got me regular. It's not really meant to help loose weight, but I think it really just stopped me to gain as much.
Keep up with eating right! Especially since the Seasons of Sugars are about to begin (ie, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas= food!) Portion control was my best way of loosing. Hardest when you go out to eat, but just look at your plate and decide to take home half of it. Good luck!
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