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Overdose of metformin 500 mg

2022-05-24 08:58:31
Sir/Mam! My friend has taken 20 metformin 500mg tablets at once ...we are staying in a hostel and she commited here ..please let us know what to do...is she in danger?
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When did she take , I mean how many hours ago? If it was done many hours ago and nothing has happened so far then nothing will happen. If she has taken the tablets about half hour ago then you should take her to a hospital.

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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Yes its dangerous Hopitalised her immediately

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Please admit her in a nearby hospital immediately.

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It will cause hypoglycemia or low sugar levels which is dangerous for the brain
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Go to a nearby hospital asap.

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High chances of Hypoglycemia, immediately take glucose D ....and visit nearby hospital urgently

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