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My a1c is 6.6 & doc wants me to take additional pill of metformin at night which totals 1000mg a day. is this safe & effective to lower my a1c?
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Yes: Metformin in usual adult dose 1000 mg twice daily with meals. Can induce weight loss. Yes medication safe as long as kidneys are healthy. My first line medication . A1c not bad goal less then 7 but 6.5 superior.
Answered 3/26/2013
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