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Does glucophage (metformin) help in weight reduction when hypothyroid?

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Usually not: Glucophage, by reducing Insulin resistance often promotes weight loss, but first the hypothyroidism must be corrected with synthroid (thyroxine) treatment.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Not so much: Best to treat the hypothyroidism. Glucophage (metformin) uncouples your mitochondria and is not always a good thing.

Answered 10/29/2012

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