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2. Are Diabetes Drugs Really Safe (& Reliable) for Weight Loss?

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   Of the diabetes drugs prescribed off-label for weight loss, metformin is one of the most well-researched. If you have obesity or are struggling to lose weight, talk to a healthcare provider about ...

3. 4 of the Top Prescription Weight Loss Pills & How They Work - AOL

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   Some drugs used for weight loss are only FDA-approved for improved blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Two examples include metformin and Rybelsus® (semaglutide). Two examples ...

4. Metformin - Wikipedia

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   Metformin use is typically associated with weight loss. [69] It appears to be safe and effective in counteracting the weight gain caused by the antipsychotic medications olanzapine and clozapine. [70] [71] [72] Although modest reversal of clozapine-associated weight gain is found with metformin, primary prevention of weight gain is more ...

5. Diabetes medication - Wikipedia

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   Drugs used in diabetes treat types of diabetes mellitus by decreasing glucose levels in the blood. With the exception of insulin , most GLP-1 receptor agonists ( liraglutide , exenatide , and others), and pramlintide , all diabetes medications are administered orally and are thus called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral antihyperglycemic agents.

6. What is metformin, the old diabetes drug some people are ...

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   Metformin is a trusted treatment for type 2 diabetes, but some people are being prescribed the drug for weight loss. (Getty Images) (Francis Dean via Getty Images)

7. Anti-obesity medication - Wikipedia

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   SGLT2 inhibitors cause the loss of 60–100 grams (2.1–3.5 oz) glucose in the urine each day and are associated with a modest, sustained weight loss of 1.5–2 kilograms (3.3–4.4 lb) in people with type 2 diabetes. The weight loss is less than expected due to compensatory increases in energy intake, but is additive when combined with GLP-1 ...