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I take 500mg metformin for pcos daily. can i drink alcohol? i only drink a handful of times per year.if not safe,can i skip a dosage for that day?

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

DO NOT SKIP: You can have an occasional drink. There should not be a problem.

Answered 11/14/2017

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A member asked:

I take 500mg metformin for pcos daily. can i drink alcohol? i only drink a handful of times per year.if not safe,can i skip a dosage for that day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

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