Deciding to use metformin, especially without a prescription, involves understanding a range of factors. Metformin is known primarily as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, working to improve insulin sensitivity, and it’s being explored for potential anti-aging effects, though this latter use isn’t widely endorsed yet in the medical community. Before advising on such use, determining underlying issues would be crucial. First, assessing why you felt low energy is important. Has it been evaluated with possible thyroid function tests, B12 levels, or adrenal function? Psychiatric medications can sometimes affect energy levels, so an assessment on whether any ongoing or past psychiatric medications could contribute to symptoms would be necessary. I’d also ask about your diet, sleep patterns, and exercise habits to rule out lifestyle causes. You mentioned insulin sensitivity concerns, but without tests, it’s challenging to confirm or rule out insulin resistance. As such, a full examination focusing on gaining a comprehensive view of your metabolic health might have included an oral glucose tolerance test or HOMA-IR index analysis. In the absence of known metabolic disorders, using metformin as a preventive or anti-aging measure isn’t standard, and there could be unintended effects. The dosage you took suggests low risk, but the choice is medically unsupported. If you continue to experience low energy, a referral to an endocrinologist or a general practitioner specializing in metabolic or geriatric medicine for an in-depth evaluation would be recommended. While your normal blood tests are encouraging, they don’t fully explore the energetic and metabolic context of your symptoms. Consulting a healthcare professional to consider possible additional tests or different approaches would be a logical next step.
Can I use metformin for anti-aging and what questions should I consider before taking it?
My question is that if asked you to prescribe me metformin for anti ageing. How would you have prescribed me? You have asked me what questions ? What Would you have asked me in my history ? I want to rule out that my use of metformin without prescription was actually the right way. I used metformin after 3 years psychiatry meds at 28 age. Normal doses. 40 tablets over 7 months. To be confident that i haven't harmed me in any way. After bupropion etizolam divalproex pregabalin-nt amisulpride lowest effective dose for 3 years given by md psychiatrist. I felt low energy after 3.5 years even with excercise, rest & diet always. I had taken l carnitine & folic acid after deficiency due to meds. But still energy sensitivity wasn't there. After 3 years of psychiatry meds I have to lay down for months. Also my insulin sensitivity wasn't very healthy from feelings even before that. I thought I have aged so i need anti ageing drug. So i took metformin for glucose sensitivity. Was my decision right or atleast not harmful ? What should have I done otherwise for low energy or insulin sensitivity without tests. If you can't solve my problem. Then tell me which doctor should i meet. After using metformin my all blood tests were normal.
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Hello dear See metformin is known to Lower sugar Improve insulin resistance It is quite safer in type 2 diabetics and is usually given in combination with suphonyl ureas However it has irritating impact on Cardiac Renal health Gastric issues Vitamin b12 In addition Commonest side-effect is lactic acidosis However as per clinical history The exposure is intermediate and may not cause serious effects But still i suggest you to please consult concerned physician or diabetologist for safety Accordingly get routine tests and inhibit the medication Regards
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