Weight loss medication
Metformin dosage guide: Taking metformin for weight loss
Metformin is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—but it also has other benefits, including weight loss. Here’s how to take it.
Lisa Baker, RN, BSN
Freelance health journalist
Lisa C. Baker, RN is a freelance health writer and registered nurse in Atlanta, Georgia. She practices as an emergency nurse when she’s not reading the latest health research and writing about medicine.
Articles by Lisa Baker, RN, BSN
Weight loss medication
Generic, compounded, or brand name? A guide to weight loss drugs
Does it matter if your weight loss medication is a compounded drug, brand name, or generic? Here are the differences between them.
Weight loss medication
Metformin can help you lose weight. But what about natural alternatives to metformin?
Many people seek natural alternatives to metformin to control diabetes, manage PCOS, and even lose weight. Do they work?
Weight loss medication
Zepbound vs Ozempic: Which of these powerful drugs is best for weight loss?
Zepbound and Ozempic are both used for weight loss, often with amazing results. How do you know which one is right for you?
Weight loss medication
Trulicity vs Ozempic: which GLP-1 drug triumphs for weight loss?
Ozempic and Trulicity are both GLP-1 medications approved to treat type 2 diabetes, but they also show success in weight loss. Which is best for your weight loss goals? Find out here.
Weight loss medication
Topiramate weight loss: Sustainable weight loss with this prescription drug
Topiramate is an anti-seizure prescription medication that's shown an ability to help with weight loss as well. Here's more about what topiramate is and how it can help with sustainable weight loss.
