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2. 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)

3. 15 Alternatives to Ozempic for Weight Loss - AOL

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   A 2020 meta-analysis of 21 trials found that metformin treatment could reduce BMI by one unit. Beyond weight loss, there are more metformin benefits, including anti-tumor effects, and reducing the ...

4. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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   2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.

5. Over-the-counter drug - Wikipedia

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   Contains extensive information on over-the-counter drugs and their responsible use, including specific guidance on several drug classes in question-and-answer format and information on common drug interactions. UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency list of substances on general sales list Archived 2014-03-07 at the Wayback Machine

6. Metformin - Wikipedia

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   Metformin inhibits cyclic AMP production, blocking the action of glucagon, and thereby reducing fasting glucose levels. [117] Metformin also induces a profound shift in the faecal microbial community profile in diabetic mice, and this may contribute to its mode of action possibly through an effect on glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion. [108]

7. Viatris - Wikipedia

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   The following products have been newly launched or received regulatory approvals since Viatris was established include: Dolutegravir: In December 2020, received FDA approval to treat children with HIV/AIDS in low to middle income countries. The formulation is strawberry-flavored to make it easier to give to children and was made available at a ...

8. Why Doctors Are Calling This Common Medication a "Wonder Drug"

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   While it was once “just” a medication for people with type 2 diabetes, metformin is now thought of as a “wonder drug with multiple potentials,” says David Cutler, M.D., a family medicine ...

9. Merck Consumer Health - Wikipedia

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   Merck's over-the-counter products includes cough and cold remedies, diet supplements, everyday health supplements, and women's and children's health products. Europe accounts for around 65% of the global sales, 32% is made in Emerging Markets and 3% is achieved elsewhere. [3] In April 2018, P&G agreed to buy Merck Consumer Health for $4.2 ...