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metformin and Elevated ICP (Intracranial Pressure)

metformin has been researched along with Elevated ICP (Intracranial Pressure) 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The authors hypothesized that a metformin (MET)-diet would improve symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in women who also had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hyperinsulinemia without PCOS."9.12Changes in weight, papilledema, headache, visual field, and life status in response to diet and metformin in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension with and without concurrent polycystic ovary syndrome or hyperinsulinemia. ( Aregawi, D; Glueck, CJ; Goldenberg, N; Golnik, KC; Sieve, L; Wang, P, 2006)
"The authors hypothesized that a metformin (MET)-diet would improve symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in women who also had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hyperinsulinemia without PCOS."5.12Changes in weight, papilledema, headache, visual field, and life status in response to diet and metformin in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension with and without concurrent polycystic ovary syndrome or hyperinsulinemia. ( Aregawi, D; Glueck, CJ; Goldenberg, N; Golnik, KC; Sieve, L; Wang, P, 2006)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Glueck, CJ1
Golnik, KC1
Aregawi, D1
Goldenberg, N1
Sieve, L1
Wang, P1

Trials

1 trial available for metformin and Elevated ICP (Intracranial Pressure)

ArticleYear
Changes in weight, papilledema, headache, visual field, and life status in response to diet and metformin in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension with and without concurrent polycystic ovary syndrome or hyperinsulinemia.
    Translational research : the journal of laboratory and clinical medicine, 2006, Volume: 148, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Combined Modality Therapy; Diet, Reducing; Female;

2006