Ireland
A 28-year-old female asked:
Why can't my general practitioner prescribe metformin or clomid (clomiphene)?i have pcos off pill since january no periods
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
No restriction: Your general practitioner should be able to provide you these medications. If he/she is uncomfortable using them, then see a specialist.
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Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Scope of Care.: Depends upon why they are prescribing the med. In general it is not wise for a gp to prescribe meds out of their area of expertise or practice. Using metformin to treat pcos sounds like a good gp fit, but using Clomid (clomiphene) may be a step too far.
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Last updated Jun 24, 2014
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