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Metformin overdose

2024-06-01 08:43:47
Is 5g of metformin consumed at a time toxic? What can it possibly cause? Can the patient die? If not can there be any long term side effects?
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Anything in excess is harmful.
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According to your query and sign and  know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation  and please keep positive  attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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2.5gms is the daily dose... She took double of that... May cause severe side effects
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take her to the near by hospital
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Kindly book a proper consultation for better evaluation and treatment.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Immediate medical attention needed

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Check her blood sugar. Watch for side effects. Maintain Hydration

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