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Im currently taking metformin 500mg 2x a day. i have heard so many stories where metformin damages your kidneys. are there other options i can use in place of metformin. diabetes?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Metformin: is contraindicated in folks with kidney disease but that DOES NOT MEAN IT DAMAGES KIDNEYS!! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

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Answered 10/10/2018

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A member asked:

Im currently taking metformin 500mg 2x a day. i have heard so many stories where metformin damages your kidneys. are there other options i can use in place of metformin. diabetes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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