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Pcod/pcoss
I have been diagnosed very mild Pcod.
Have been prescribed glycomet-sr 500 mg (6 months)
1. Will it help me loose weight
2. Can I stop taking it after 6months or is it a life long medication
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
Metformin may cause a weight loss of 1-2 kgs. You should try to lose weight by dietary changes and exercise. If you lose weight you may not need Metformin
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