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A member asked:

I have pcos and now 5 weeks pregnant. i am taking 1.5g metformin more than one year. is it safe to continue? how much dose should i take?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ask your doctor: Three are many differing opinions on the continuation of metformin once pregnant. You should ask your prescribing doctor what his/ her recommendations are.

Dr Cano agreed

Answered 4/18/2013

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Discuss with your Ob: Many doctors recommend continuing thru the entire first trimester.

Dr Cano agreed

Answered 4/18/2013

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