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I'm taking metformin for pcos, let's be real i wanna get wasted this fourth of july, i want more than 2 drinks, should i stop my medication for 2 days?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A reasonable: thing to do, keep yourself well hydrated. On another issue, drink in moderation

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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