Anyone ever try transdermal metformin?

[mcs]

As an alternative to oral metformin; bypasses the gut and all the associated side effects. There are several compounding pharmacies that offer TD metformin.

Transdermal Metformin: The New Wave of Diabetes Technology

A potential addition to technology-based diabetes care is transdermal metformin.

www.pharmacytimes.com

Transdermal Metformin Therapy TMT: Avoid Unwanted Side Effects - Pavilion Compounding Pharmacy

Tate Mock, PharmD Metformin is an effective FDA approved drug that is used as a first line therapy to treat patients with Type II diabetes. Metformin may also be used to prevent the development of diabetes in people at risk, for treatment of polycystic ovaries (PCOS), and for weight gain due to...

www.pavilioncompounding.com

 

[Joe Sixpack]

Interesting.

 

[Vince]

Do you believe it’s as good as sr metformin? It’s been around forever, well tested and super inexpensive.

 

[mcs]

Do you believe it’s as good as sr metformin? It’s been around forever, well tested and super inexpensive.

I would hope so. The gut reactions that plague many who've tried and failed oral metformin would be solved by using this delivery method.