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How taking metformin during pregnancy could possibly harm the baby. thx
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It doesn't : If taken correctly and under supervision of a good physician, it's an excellent drug to treat diabetes in pregnancy.
Answered 5/17/2015
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Metformin: probably ok, phentermine is another story
Answered 5/16/2015
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