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I am using 1500 mg Metformin everyday, recently started, but, I came to know about dangerous side effects to kidney, should I continue using it? These are my last Kidney Function Test Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL Sodium 138.2 mEq/L Potassium 4.5 mEq/L

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Metformin can be given upto 2g when the kidney function is normal and u can tolerate it,if ur having gi side effects if ur gfr below 30 then it produces it's bad effects which is not the case for you ...  Read More

I was prescribed 1000 mg metformin for my mild pcos for 2 months and the dose got over 9 days back . How long does metformin take to leave the blood ?

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Its effective for fir 6 to 12 hrs so mostly within half day it effect is nil ...  Read More

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Hi , last two months due to winter I have taken 1.5 lit water per day. It will affect my kidney? One of my friend is saying it will damage your kidney. Pls help me it will cause kidney issues due to dehydration

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I don't think so. Can help you next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in detail and provide apt solution. Kindly consult me on practo. ...  Read More

Creatinine level in blood test is 1.89, does it has any major kidney issue or it would be minor issue

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Normal creatinine level is 0.6 to 1.2 mg Anything above 1.2 means pt has kidney problem We have to find whether this is a recent problem or a long term issue. This has to be evaluated in detail to fin ...  Read More

Hi i am currently living in pakistan and i am having trouble finding the right obstetrician for my pregnancy. I am 8 weeks right now and the last doctor i went to put me on pregnacare, duphaston and glucophage (metformin). After doing some research online on metformin i found out that it is given to people who have PCOS or diabetes. I have neither.

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yes please follow instructions as your obstetrician says. ...  Read More

Having PCOS & insulin resistance. However, I am not pre diabetic or I don't have high blood sugar. Can I start taking metformin for weight loss & pcos? I am already exercising & following a diet but it's not working out. Please help me, please recommend if a non diabetic person can take metformin or not

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Sir I know one thing after 5th stage kidney issue 0how much time we have for kidney dialysis. High creatine level

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It depends on whether you have any Symptoms of urinary toxin accumulation namely breathing difficulty, decreased appetite, itching, swelling and recurrent vomiting ...  Read More

What is the right time to take metformin (glimestar m2 forte) 30 min before meal or 30 min after meal . Kindly reply Thank you

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Glimestar M2 Forte contains two medicines, glimepiride and metformin, both used to control blood sugar. It should be taken just before or with your main meal, usually breakfast, if you take it once da ...  Read More

Can I take metformin tablets for pcod with non diabetic condition... Is there any side effects after completion of medication for pcod with metformin medicine like any other diabetic issues

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PCOD is lifestyle problem. First you change your lifestyle. Follow healthy lifestyle. If overweight then try to reduce weight. Morning walk daily. Exercise and yoga. Reduce carbohydrates in diet Avoid ...  Read More

I am stopping Metformin (prescribed 1000 mg twice daily) and started taking a supplement Berberine. Twice per day. My question: is it ok to take glimepiride 4 mg prescribed twice daily.

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Metformin is the drug of choice for diabetes. Glimeperide has several side effects and is better tk avoid it or keep it's dose to minimum. The max effective dose of Glimeperide is 4 mg. There are seve ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, For more than 1 year, I have had right-sided pain/heaviness between the ribs and abdomen, sometimes felt toward the back or lower right abdomen. It usually starts when I hold urine, even for a few minutes after drinking water. Since yesterday, it has become continuous. I also have a weak/low-pressure urine stream and sometimes feel in

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I am taking semaglutide 3mg and Metformin 500mg two times a day but my sugar came out to be fbs 170 and h1bac 9.48.last time I did my report was 1 month which was fbs179.9 and h1bac 8.6.I am confused .I am finding difficult losing weight I mean it's stable despite having diet .what could be the reason. I am hypertension and OCD patient and have fat

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Meds revision needed ...  Read More

Hello doctor... my father age is 75+ and in 2024 he had heart issue then doctor installed pacemaker inside. And he had kidney issue.. he take medicine daily from 2024. Here I add his new blood report. Now his hemoglobin is very less.. yesterday we give 1 unit blood. But his breathing problem is not any changes. Please check.

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Since his kidney function is very poor (eGFR less than 15), the breathlessness is more likely due to fluid overload or acid build-up in the body because of kidney failure. In my opinion, he should be ...  Read More

Hii my boyfriend 27 yrs old ,he had creatinine levels 1.4 and proteiniura ratio is 0.49 and rbcs is 5-10cell/cumm and normal ultrasound with 8.9 right kidney and 9.7 left kidney and no bp no sugar and uric acid is 7.1 and after 3 months his result is creatinine 1.35 and proteiniura ratio is 0.3 the doctor gave only febuxostat tablet due to this iss

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We need to investigate why his creatinine is elevated and why does he have proteinuria and rbc in urine . Will need to do blood test and sos a biopsy ...  Read More

Taking Metformin 500 mg as Monotherapy once in morning only and below are the results : Morning Fasting 120 Post Dinner PP 160 Do i need to increase the metformin dose or add Glimeperide ?

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Your current readings show fasting 120 mg/dl and post-dinner 160 mg/dl, which means sugar control is fair but not perfect. Metformin 500 mg once daily is a starting dose and often needs to be adjusted ...  Read More

Why doctor prescribes PPI along with Istamet 50/500 and Geminor M1? I do not have any gastric issues.

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I am taking metformin 500mg (TDE) and mecofol OD (OD) , does this combination works? Initial two three days I experience headaches but okay now . Taking this prescription from 2 weeks.

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Yes continue ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with pcos and the doctor has prescribed metformin 500mg for 3 months. But what is the difference between Metformin 500mg and Metformin 500mg SR? I am confused which one to purchase and it's not clear in the prescription either. Please advise

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Pain in left side. Kidney stone detected around 5-6 mm in kidney and in Uretero vesicular junction. Is surgery needed? Sometime pain is horrible. How to naturally remove? Any ayurvedic treatment advised??

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Consult for discussion and management ...  Read More

I have frequent kidney stone issues every 2years. 2023 may also had the same problem and during CT scan found 4stones. Biggest one is around 6mm and they did not cause any problems till early December this year. 1st week of dec i observed blood in urine and it got disappeared after having lot of fluids. Yesterday I got the same problem. When I rush

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Pain in stomach, someone said having stone in gall bladder and kidney, need to operate for the same kindly confirm

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Hello Sir/ Madam, My wife has a history of PCOS (AMH 10 ). She also had history of recurrent misscariage 4 times (6-7 week). Now she is pregnant again with 17 week. She taking Metformin SR 500 2 times / day. Is metformin safe during whole pregnancy? . Cause some doctor advice us to stop metformin & start insulin.

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Hi Doctor my hb1ac is 6•9 can you suggest how to low down hblac as i am having metformin 500 mg sr after having breakfast how to get rid of diabetic please do help me i do have cravings of sweet or food I get anxiety if my food is not given at proper time . please do help me on this

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If you are concerned about getting control of diabetes, and if you are unable to do diet control get dietician advice Continue the same medicine Do physical exercise regularly ...  Read More

Does taking 5g of metformin at a time kill a patient? How many grams of metformin causes lactic acidosis?

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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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2.5gms is the daily dose... She took double of that... May cause severe side effects ...  Read More

My friend took 10 tablets of metformin hydrochloride sustained release and mecobalamin With each tablet having metformin (500mg) and mecobalamin (750mcg). Is she in danger? Did she take too much?

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Take her to a nearby hospital. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ Madam, My wife has a history of PCOS (Amh 10.30+), She also had 4 RPL wihin 5-7 week. She was taking Metformin SR 500 2 times daily for pcos. Now she is pregnant again with 16 week. She still taking Metformin SR 500.After taking this her Sugar are control now. Is metformin safe throughout the pregnancy??

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Facing issue diabetes with kidney stones Facing issue from left side kidney pain Weight loss Diabetes level was low due to stone issue

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Need details about the history You should consult for discussion and management ...  Read More

My two relatives who are around 55-60 years old They have a kidney failure issue. They live in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh and Doctor told them for kidney transplant but they don't have a kidney donor. Their Blood group are O positive and O negative. How can their treatment get process? Please guide how to get a kidney donor and how they can be fine.

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Pls find attached the recent report of HBA1C and lipid profile of my husband who is 38 YO.We want to start the metformin but don't know what dose should be taken and for how many days. We have consulted a doctor at Apollo and he has prescribed the metformin only but I lost the prescription slip.Pls guide us

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T.Metformin 500 mg once daily, along with T.Atorvas 10 mg one at night... ...  Read More

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