I have PCOS and I was given Metformin. I am 50 lbs overweight, should I expect to lose any weight while on it?!

Question: I have PCOS and I was given Metformin. I am 50 lbs overweight, should I expect to lose any weight while on it.?

I'm 16 years old, I exercise and eat healthily, should I avoid eating carbs.? PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, just in case you didn't know. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated, I'm really nervous about this whole thing.

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I was prescribed Metformin for the same reason, and I didn't lose any weight while on it... I did feel horrible taking it though and switched doctors. The new doctor told me to stop taking it and he just prescribed birth control pills for me to take - I like them so much betterr. I have heard though that a lot of women taking Metformin have lost weight because of it, but be prepared to feel nauseous at times. Oh, and cutting carbs completely out of your diet is a huge mistake - just make sure you eat balanced meals and exercise - no need to resort to drastic measures.
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