Metabolic support · daily oral
Metformin XR
The OG metabolic molecule — steady blood sugar, quiet longevity upside.
Same monthly rate on every plan — longer supply, fewer refills.
$75 today
3-month supply
- 100% online, confidential
- US board-certified doctors
- Free rushed, discreet delivery
- Cancel or pause anytime
The basics
What is Metformin XR?
Metformin is one of the most-studied prescription molecules on the planet. It calms glucose production in the liver, improves insulin sensitivity, and gently curbs appetite — which is why clinicians reach for it first when metabolic health starts to drift.
The XR (extended-release) formulation is easier on your gut and taken once daily with dinner. Your DrThriveRx clinician sets your dose and adjusts as needed.
What changes
Transformative results.
Small, steady shifts most members feel within the first few cycles — no drama, no theatrics.
- 01
Enhances insulin sensitivity and stabilizes blood sugar
- 02
May reduce visceral fat and improve body composition
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Supports mitochondrial function and metabolic flexibility
- 04
May reduce risk of age-related diseases (heart, cognitive, cancer)
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Activates cellular repair pathways (AMPK, autophagy)
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Decades of clinical safety data
How it works
Get started in three simple steps
Your personalized treatment plan is just minutes away.
01≈ 5 minutesQuick assessment, 100% online
Tell us about your health history and goals so our clinicians can see what you're eligible for — no waiting room, no referral.
- No appointment needed
- Private and encrypted
02Within 24 hoursA physician reviews your plan
A US board-certified physician reviews your intake and labs, then builds a protocol dosed for you — usually the same day.
- US board-certified
- Adjusted as you progress
03Free shippingCare, delivered discreetly
If prescribed, your medication ships to your door in unbranded packaging with everything you need to start — plus ongoing support.
- Unbranded packaging
- Refills on schedule
FAQ
Questions, answered.
- It reduces the glucose your liver puts out, improves how well your cells use insulin, and modestly reduces intestinal glucose absorption. Result: steadier blood sugar and better metabolic flexibility.
- Beyond diabetes, Metformin has been studied for effects on inflammation, cellular aging, and cardiovascular health. Your clinician will discuss whether an off-label longevity protocol makes sense for you.
- Once daily with dinner. XR formulation is gentler on the GI tract than immediate-release.
- Mild GI stuff (nausea, loose stools) in the first weeks — usually fades. Rarely, B12 absorption may drop with long-term use, which is why we often pair it with B12.
- Room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Keep in the original bottle.
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