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Can i take metformin for my pcos without prescription or should i see a doctor first?
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Need prescription: Metformin is only by prescription.
Answered 10/17/2012
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See your doc: It's a prescription medication. If you're planning to take it, do it under the supervision of a physician as no med is without risks.
Answered 10/23/2012
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