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Is metformin harsh on the kidneys?
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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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