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A member asked:
Is there a drug to take instead of metformin? i have insulin resist due to pcos.
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Not really: There is nothing that will do what metformin does. There are no other drugs in it's class. Pioglitazone will also reduce Insulin resistance, but it has other potential issues. Check w/your doctor.
Answered 8/30/2017
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