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How long does metformin stay in youre system. i stopped using it two days ago how long until completely gone?
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It depends: It depends on whether it is the short acting or extended release form. Its effect lasts about 5 hours in most people in the short acting form. It is totally gone in about 18-24 hours. The long acting form is totally gone in 24-36 hours.
Answered 1/30/2018
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