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Metformin overdose

2024-06-01 16:37:13
Does taking 5g of metformin at a time kill a patient? How many grams of metformin causes lactic acidosis?
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Hi., I can understand your concern. 5g is not lethal. But it may cause severe gastritis. More than 2g cause Lactic acidosis. Go to nearby hospital if took accidentally.

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It's too high dose

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More than 2gm enough to cause

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