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Pcod problem taking metformin

2020-12-10 13:00:53
I have pcod and I am taking metformin 500 mg twice daily I had stopped it during my pregnancy and breastfeeding period as my doctor advised but started it 8 months ago is long term use of metformin bad for my health or should I continue taking it
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Metformin normally do not cause hypoglycemia in mono therapy. So safe to continue. Long term metformin can cause vitamin B12 deficiency so better to take B12 supplements.
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U can continue. Check FBS and HbA1C

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