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I taken metformin but needed a repeat prescription and might miss two days is this ok?

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Not a problem: Shouldn't cause any issues to miss a couple days of metformin for pcos. There are no withdrawal symptoms either.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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Family practice : You should be ok. If you are taking it for diabetes , follow your levels closely.

Answered 5/14/2013

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