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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?
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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.
Answered 4/18/2013
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Discuss with your Ob: Many doctors recommend continuing thru the entire first trimester.
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