metformin has been researched along with Binge-Eating Disorder in 1 studies
Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.
Binge-Eating Disorder: A disorder associated with three or more of the following: eating until feeling uncomfortably full; eating large amounts of food when not physically hungry; eating much more rapidly than normal; eating alone due to embarrassment; feeling of disgust, DEPRESSION, or guilt after overeating. Criteria includes occurrence on average, at least 2 days a week for 6 months. The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior (i.e. purging, excessive exercise, etc.) and does not co-occur exclusively with BULIMIA NERVOSA or ANOREXIA NERVOSA. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "To report a case of severe multisystem illness, near death and permanent kidney failure in a woman with a history of anorexia nervosa-binge purge type due to abuse of prescription metformin, an approved oral diabetes medication obtained surreptitiously via the internet." | 7.91 | Metformin abuse: A novel and dangerous purging behavior in anorexia nervosa. ( Benabe, J; Geer, B; Gibson, D; Grayeb, D; Mehler, P; Mehler, S; Victory, S, 2019) |
| "To report a case of severe multisystem illness, near death and permanent kidney failure in a woman with a history of anorexia nervosa-binge purge type due to abuse of prescription metformin, an approved oral diabetes medication obtained surreptitiously via the internet." | 3.91 | Metformin abuse: A novel and dangerous purging behavior in anorexia nervosa. ( Benabe, J; Geer, B; Gibson, D; Grayeb, D; Mehler, P; Mehler, S; Victory, S, 2019) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Geer, B | 1 |
| Gibson, D | 1 |
| Grayeb, D | 1 |
| Benabe, J | 1 |
| Victory, S | 1 |
| Mehler, S | 1 |
| Mehler, P | 1 |
1 other study available for metformin and Binge-Eating Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Metformin abuse: A novel and dangerous purging behavior in anorexia nervosa.
Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Binge-Eating Disorder; Female; Humans; Metformin; Middle Aged; Substance-Related D | 2019 |