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Metformin overdose
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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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Solapur
It's too high dose
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
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6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
More than 2gm enough to cause
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