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What are the side effects of missed dosages of metformin?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

If you miss: A dose of metformin, ignore it and restart at your next scheduled dose, since doses are generally only given with meals. Don't try to make up a dose or it can cause GI side effects.

Answered 6/10/2014

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