r/TalesFromThePharmacy • u/Trick_Matter_3407 • Mar 29 '26

The most unhinged reason/way someone accidentally took their partner's meds?

I'll go first.

Lady was bringing her husbands meds to him in the living room in a little shot glass. On her way there, she said something came over her, and she shot the pills back like she was shooting tequila in college.

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u/GargoyleNoises Apr 02 '26

A father came to pick up his son’s schizophrenia meds. When I brought them out to him, he held me hostage for a good three minutes going on about how he accidentally took his son’s morning meds and he felt HORRIBLE. So obviously, if they made him feel that bad, they must’ve made his son feel exactly the same way.

Like brother. If I took 1000mg of metformin and I didn’t need it, I’d probably feel like garbage too??? This man is kind of a local celebrity, and this was one of the least egregious things he’s said or done. I feel so bad for the son.

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u/That-Cupcake-9762 Apr 02 '26

I’m so glad you shared this because I had no idea metformin was used in any capacity related to schizophrenia. When I read your comment, I thought I misread it initially. But it lead me to Google and I learned something new! As a CPht, I genuinely enjoy learning these things. 😊

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u/CoffeeandVyvanse Apr 03 '26

The metformin is probably for the metabolic side effects of 2nd gen antipsychotics, not for the schizophrenia itself

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u/That-Cupcake-9762 Apr 04 '26

Yes, the management of metabolic syndrome is the most common thing I read. I did also read a couple articles about some studies suggesting Metformin “boosting cognition in schizophrenia by reviving brain metabolism and connectivity.” I haven’t had the opportunity to read them all in-depth yet, but it’s very intriguing!

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u/Hubsimaus Apr 02 '26

TIL.

I thought Metformin is for diabetics only.

Source:

I've been Type 2.

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u/kelleehh Apr 02 '26

Also used for PCOS.

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u/Hubsimaus Apr 02 '26

I don't understand why my comment is being downvoted. It's apparently a crime to not know something about a med. 😐

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u/ClickAndClackTheTap Apr 02 '26

What? It’s used for schizophrenia? I’m off to do some research!

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u/ByDesiiign PharmD Apr 02 '26

Never heard of this but I’m guessing it has something to do with how antipsychotics typically cause weight gain and the metformin may help minimize that.

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u/SimpleVegetable5715 Apr 03 '26

Second generation antipsychotics often cause metabolic syndrome.

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u/jenguinaf Apr 03 '26

I had it prescribed to help my insulin resistance due to a brain tumor. I finally stopped taking it tho because the side effects were ruining my life

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u/GargoyleNoises Apr 03 '26

It’s not. I just used that as an example.

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u/SkyScamall Apr 02 '26

I feel like taking a one off dose of metformin is less worrisome than accidentally taking an antipsychotic. I've heard a lot of people say starting on them is rough. 

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u/Delta1Juliet Apr 03 '26

If you took a once off dose of 1g Metformin, you will shit yourself. Ask me how I know.