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How common is lactic acidosis with metformin use? what should i look for in terms of symptoms? i take 1500mg metformin and 100mg januvia
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Lactic acidosis: There are numerous reasons why metformin is prescribed and there is too little information that you have given. You should really have a discussion with your doc or come back with much more detailed information.
Answered 12/27/2016
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