Does Metformin help with energy?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 40% of 10 people who reported on Metformin for energy say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 60% say it got worse.
Energy: what users report
40%better10 reports · few reports
4 better0 no change6 worse
What people say about Metformin and energy
“2 days with Metformin and that’s gone. I feel like I did when i was in my 30’s.”
“Personally, I used metformin for 2 years, though I stopped for a multitude of reasons.”
“Terrible side effects for me stomach wise and didnt particularly impact my blood sugar either...A1c went from 5.9 to 5.6 on metformin.”
“Metformin (2 months, hoping to reduce hunger or increase energy), and there is way many more and others I can't remember.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong1,367 meta-analyses · 3,450 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at energy. See all research on Metformin.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 14diarrhea 13b12 depletion 3nausea 3dry eye 2
What else is Metformin used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count