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What Are The Repercussion Of Accidental High Dosage Of Metformin?

Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2017

Question: Hi my grandfather accidentally took metformin 1000mg but he is non diabetic,will he be alright

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
One pill won't hurt him,just give him some candy right now and give him a bit more food than usually. you can measure his blood sugar if you are able too,but we don't expect some significant sugar fall. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

he did not want to eat or drink he wanted to go to sleep as it is already late

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
It would be good to give him something sweet to eat just to prevent blood sugar fluctuations. Also, if he is unusually sleepy, you should check his blood sugar.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy