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Will Glycomet 500 Help In Reducing Weight Gain In Thyroid Patient?

Sir, I am having hypothyrodism. I am taking thyronorm 50 mcg daily. I have gained lots of weight after I was detected with hypothyrodism. Is there any other tablet that I can take to reduce weight gain. One doctos has asked me to take glycomet 500 mcg; before breakfast, Will it help
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi,

Glycomet is a drug that is used in polycystic ovarian syndrome and diabetes. Probably the doctor has started you that medications if your sugars are on the higher side, or you have family history of diabetes or he feels you are at risk of developing diabetes. Metformin will help you to reduce weight - it will be a modest weight loss usually less than 5%.

Other drugs like orlistat, locaserin and qsymia are currently approved medications for weight loss if available in your country.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.


Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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Endocrinologist,  Dr. Ajish TP's  Response
Hi,

Glycomet is an antidiabetic medication which can cause a moderate weight loss of
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.


Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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Will Glycomet 500 Help In Reducing Weight Gain In Thyroid Patient?

Hi, Glycomet is a drug that is used in polycystic ovarian syndrome and diabetes. Probably the doctor has started you that medications if your sugars are on the higher side, or you have family history of diabetes or he feels you are at risk of developing diabetes. Metformin will help you to reduce weight - it will be a modest weight loss usually less than 5%. Other drugs like orlistat, locaserin and qsymia are currently approved medications for weight loss if available in your country. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist