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Any nondiabetics on Metformin for PC?

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SpecialLady
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Posted 3/7/2014 3:10 PM (GMT -8)
Just wondering about whether it would cause side-effects for a someone who is not diabetic. What is the dose you take?
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Jerry L.
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Posted 3/7/2014 3:19 PM (GMT -8)
I am not a diabetic and on Metformin. 2 pills a day...500mg each.
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James C.
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Posted 3/7/2014 5:18 PM (GMT -8)
Same as Jerry, 2 - 500mg per day.
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wampuscats
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Posted 3/7/2014 8:04 PM (GMT -8)
Another same here . although some days I only take one 500 mg dose a day.
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nenea
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Posted 3/7/2014 11:30 PM (GMT -8)
Same dose .No side effects.Just take with meal to avoid your blood sugar to crash
It keeps my blood sugar between 90-95.It was 112 before I started.
Good luck
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SpecialLady
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Posted 3/7/2014 11:44 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you, guys. I know Dr.Myers probably prescribed it for you, Jerry. I am surprised to see so many other doctors prescribing it for PC. Unless all of you are Dr.Myers patients, lol.
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Jerry L.
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Posted 3/8/2014 5:14 AM (GMT -8)
Yes..he started me on this like 18 months ago. We had an interesting conversation about this and a few other meds. I've had no side effects with it... that I know of.

Is your father taking it or considering it?

If you search within HW for Metformin and pc, you'll probably come across other guys using it along with some good articles about it. If you want me to link them here, let me know.
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RobertC
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Posted 3/8/2014 6:26 AM (GMT -8)
I take 500 once a day but forget sometimes. May help me with my weight a little. No problems with it for 2 years now.
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SpecialLady
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Posted 3/8/2014 7:15 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks, Jerry. I was thinking of adding it to my dad´s supplements while he is in the "off" cycle to slow his PSA. The main goal to delay the "on" phase as long as possible. Another year would be grand. I see that as my job, because his doctor is only interested in the standard protocol and official therapies during the "on" phase.

Dad is already quite thin and does not need to lose any kg, so I was just wondering how this drug would affect someone who is not a diabetic and thin, but seems like you guys are handling it well. I already read that kidney and liver values have to be good in order to take this medication. Will search a bit more, thanks.
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Jerry L.
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Posted 3/8/2014 11:52 AM (GMT -8)
So he's been on a HT vacation for 2 years? That is awesome. If he can extend that out longer...even better.

Some guys have challenges getting a script from their doctor without being diabetic...just a heads up in case you go that route...

I have always been tall and relatively thin...just for comparison...

I would think the HT drugs would have more of a issue with liver, etc.... counts vs Metformin.

Did he spot radiate those spots identified by MRI? Any recent scans?

Looking out for your dad....good for you...
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SpecialLady
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Posted 3/9/2014 5:51 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks, Jerry. No he never had the spots radiated. He will have a bone scan this month, keeping our fingers crossed.
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