metformin has been researched along with Low Back Pain in 3 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.
Low Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The anti-diabetic drug metformin might reduce prevalence of chronic low back pain in people who are older, overweight, or less active." | 8.31 | The modifier effect of physical activity, body mass index, and age on the association of metformin and chronic back pain: A cross-sectional analysis of 21,899 participants from the UK Biobank. ( Carvalho-E-Silva, AP; Ferreira, ML; Ferreira, PH; Harmer, AR; Hartvigsen, J, 2023) |
| "The anti-diabetic drug metformin might reduce prevalence of chronic low back pain in people who are older, overweight, or less active." | 4.31 | The modifier effect of physical activity, body mass index, and age on the association of metformin and chronic back pain: A cross-sectional analysis of 21,899 participants from the UK Biobank. ( Carvalho-E-Silva, AP; Ferreira, ML; Ferreira, PH; Harmer, AR; Hartvigsen, J, 2023) |
| "Metformin is a safe, effective and inexpensive generic medication favouring weight loss, recommended as initial treatment of type 2 diabetes by the American Diabetes Association." | 1.40 | A novel cobiotic containing a prebiotic and an antioxidant augments the glucose control and gastrointestinal tolerability of metformin: a case report. ( Greenway, F; Heiman, M; Wang, S, 2014) |
| 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 | 2 (66.67) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (33.33) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Carvalho-E-Silva, AP | 1 |
| Ferreira, PH | 1 |
| Harmer, AR | 1 |
| Hartvigsen, J | 1 |
| Ferreira, ML | 1 |
| Greenway, F | 1 |
| Wang, S | 1 |
| Heiman, M | 1 |
| Tokmak, M | 1 |
| Altiok, IB | 1 |
| Guven, M | 1 |
| Aras, AB | 1 |
| Cosar, M | 1 |
3 other studies available for metformin and Low Back Pain
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The modifier effect of physical activity, body mass index, and age on the association of metformin and chronic back pain: A cross-sectional analysis of 21,899 participants from the UK Biobank.
Topics: Back Pain; Biological Specimen Banks; Body Mass Index; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diabetes Mellitus, T | 2023 |
A novel cobiotic containing a prebiotic and an antioxidant augments the glucose control and gastrointestinal tolerability of metformin: a case report.
Topics: Adult; Antioxidants; beta-Glucans; Blood Glucose; Blueberry Plants; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dieta | 2014 |
Spontaneous Regression of Lumbar Disc Herniation After Weight Loss: Case Report.
Topics: Adult; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Intervertebral Disc Displacem | 2015 |