Dosing for Metformin?

Gardena

A few weeks ago I did some research on Metformin and one of the articles discussed how Metformin for cancer was dosed differently than it was for insulin resistance.  I was wondering if anyone taking Metformin for cancer would be comfortable in sharing their daily dosage? Thanks much ~

EZLiving66

I take Metformin for T2

I take Metformin for T2 diabetes and it's the same recommended dosage for cancer ­500 mg two to four times a day. I take two 500 mg extended release tablets every morning.

Love,

Eldri

takingcontrol58

Dosing for Metformin - insulin resistance

I had insulin resistance when I was diagnosed with metastatic endo cancer.  I had two infusions of Taxol/Carbo then
started the real drug.  ( was enrolled in a trial where I may have been getting the placebo-I withdrew from the trial when
I started taking the real drug). Couldn't risk getting a placebo.

Dosage was initially 500mg (one pill am, one pill in PM).  I think they start with a lower dose to make sure you can tolerate.
I had tremendous success at this dosage for 3 months.

After the remaining four chemo infusions, doctor raised dose to 750MG (one pill in AM, one in PM). I am still on this dosage.
I have been on metformin for one year now and haven't had any recurrences. I believe this drug has prevented recurrences
because it kills cancer stem cells.

Takingcontrol58

 

Gardena

EZLiving66 said:

I take Metformin for T2

I take Metformin for T2 diabetes and it's the same recommended dosage for cancer ­500 mg two to four times a day. I take two 500 mg extended release tablets every morning.

Love,

Eldri

Thanks Eldri

I appreciate you sharing~   (btw, aren't you supposed to be on a trip!? :-)

Gardena

takingcontrol58 said:

Dosing for Metformin - insulin resistance

I had insulin resistance when I was diagnosed with metastatic endo cancer.  I had two infusions of Taxol/Carbo then
started the real drug.  ( was enrolled in a trial where I may have been getting the placebo-I withdrew from the trial when
I started taking the real drug). Couldn't risk getting a placebo.

Dosage was initially 500mg (one pill am, one pill in PM).  I think they start with a lower dose to make sure you can tolerate.
I had tremendous success at this dosage for 3 months.

After the remaining four chemo infusions, doctor raised dose to 750MG (one pill in AM, one in PM). I am still on this dosage.
I have been on metformin for one year now and haven't had any recurrences. I believe this drug has prevented recurrences
because it kills cancer stem cells.

Takingcontrol58

 

Thanks Takingcontrol58

I'm happy for you, being NED for a year is awesome! Thanks for sharing~