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Is metformin harsh on the kidneys?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: No not harsh on the kidneys. Many diabetics take metformin. Your kidney function should be checked at least once a year when on medication. When was your last Creatinine checked? Is the Cr clearance normal? It is a measure of your kidney function. Diabetes untreated can cause kidney failure. It is the disease not the medication.

Answered 11/11/2017

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