A 40-year-old member asked:
I want to know why you can't take glyburide after a ct scan?
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Dr. Bruce J. Stringeranswered
Radiology 49 years experience
Metformin: If you are taking only Glyburide there should be no problem taking it after the ct. The issue revolves around metformin/glyburide combination drugs since the metformin component increases the risk of developing lactic acidosis, a serious metabolic condition, when take with the IV contrast material..
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