Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 19, 2014, at 7:09:49
In reply to Re: Once again MD mocks Metformin, posted by Lamdage22 on April 18, 2014, at 11:48:41
>...should i get my kidney checked and my blood glucose level?
A blood test for kidney function is recommended before starting metformin, and at intervals during treatment. Metformin does not damage the kidneys, that is not the reason for the test. The reason is that metformin is eliminated by the kidneys. Although it is officially not recommended to prescribe metformin even where mild kidney impairment is present, some doctors do use (reduced doses) of metformin in this setting. The risk of adverse effects has probably been exaggerated. Metformin is never recommended when moderate to severe kidney failure is present, because your body would not be able to eliminate it.
Tests for glucose levels should be performed intermittently to check for diabetes in overweight pts taking antipsychotics. Bear in mind, metformin does not reduce blood glucose to below normal.
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