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Metformin 500mg twice for pcos & insulin resistance. now normal blood results, regular periods & 40 pounds wt loss. should i reduce or stop metformin?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not without: discussing with your prescribing provider. Congratulations and keep up the good work (:

Answered 11/4/2014

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