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What Are The Repercussion Of Accidental Ingestion Of Metformin By A Teenager?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: My son 13 yrs. Has mistakenly took one pill of METFORMIN 500 mg.I HAD GIVEN HIM SUGARY SOLUTION IMMEDIATELY.WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS AND WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Blood sugar reducing agent

Detailed Answer:
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Metformin is a blood sugar reducing agent but I can assure you that blood sugar does not go too low with metformin. So you need not grow concerned.

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What Are The Repercussion Of Accidental Ingestion Of Metformin By A Teenager?

Brief Answer: Blood sugar reducing agent Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Health care magic. Metformin is a blood sugar reducing agent but I can assure you that blood sugar does not go too low with metformin. So you need not grow concerned. Regards