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Should i skip my dose of metformin if i want to drink alcohol and is alcohol okay? i take met for pcos

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Skip alcohol dose: How about you skip the use of alcohol and continue the use of the metformin. Most medications cannot be used concomitantly with alcohol without adverse consequences.

Answered 10/12/2018

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A member asked:

Should i skip my dose of metformin if i want to drink alcohol and is alcohol okay? i take met for pcos

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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