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Is Metformin Advisable After A CAT Scan?
Question: I took 100mg of metformin after contrast for cat scan.
Brief Answer:
I will say make it at least 48Hours before returning to metformin!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Metformin is discouraged in the period leading up to and after a Ct scan with contrast. I suggest that you stay at least 48hours after the procedure before going back on metformin. Because you have already taken a dose, discontinue and drink much water until the time interval is passed. I will discourage any intense activity during this time and suggest you recommend any unusual symptoms of muscle pain, breathing difficulties or abdominal discomfort.
I hope this is guiding and clears your worries. I wish you well and let me know how this goes.
Kind regards.
I will say make it at least 48Hours before returning to metformin!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Metformin is discouraged in the period leading up to and after a Ct scan with contrast. I suggest that you stay at least 48hours after the procedure before going back on metformin. Because you have already taken a dose, discontinue and drink much water until the time interval is passed. I will discourage any intense activity during this time and suggest you recommend any unusual symptoms of muscle pain, breathing difficulties or abdominal discomfort.
I hope this is guiding and clears your worries. I wish you well and let me know how this goes.
Kind regards.
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