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Does prolonged use of metformin cause kidney function to decrease?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Metformin kidney: No but poorly controlled DM does and is a leading cause of kidney failure and need to go on dialysis.

Answered 11/28/2017

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