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WilsonEvolution

07-19-2005, 10:57 PM

I have read that Metformin can also reduce bad cholesterol levels. Has anyone experienced this?

Peter Lee

07-20-2005, 12:43 AM

I have read that Metformin can also reduce bad cholesterol levels. Has anyone experienced this?
Didn't work for me - I also have to take a statin, which works extremely well and my cholesterol having been in the danger zone is now normal.

mg_2204

07-20-2005, 07:33 AM

Never heard of this before. Or perhaps haven't been on Metformin for long enough?

WilsonEvolution

07-20-2005, 10:31 AM

I read it in a book- Diabetes for Dummies

Harold

07-20-2005, 11:39 AM

I have read that Metformin can also reduce bad cholesterol levels. Has anyone experienced this?Never heard of a direct link. Now keeping your bg's down also lowers your insulin levels and according to some that will help lower lipids.

Lori M.

07-22-2005, 02:09 PM

I have read that Metformin can also reduce bad cholesterol levels. Has anyone experienced this?

Hmmm..good question. My cholesterol was a little high (215) when I was diagnosed last month and I'm on Metformin and Lipitor (10mg). It will be interesting to see how it affects cholesterol levels. I haven't heard that Metformin reduces cholesterol, but it would be good to know. :dontknow: :elefant: :hmmmm2: :wavey: