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What happens if the person takes a 500mg metformin er pill but does not think she has diabetes?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Metformin: Metformin is a great drug and is used for other purposes beside diabetes. You don't need to have diabetes to take the drug. However, i wouldn't start taking this drug without supervision of a physician.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/12/2018

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