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Read an article on the drug metformin 500 er that many companies recalled for high levels of ndma that causes cancer. called the pharmacy and they said they are using this popular drug and change to ir is not good for kidney for age 70 plus. is it ok?
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If kidney function bad beware all metformin. Are his kidneys bad? Do not know difference between ER AND IR to be able to help. Good reason not to use abbreviations. Go to drugs.com for more details.
Answered 5/16/2021
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