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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Additional Dosage Of Metformin?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017

Question: I have taken and extra Metformin tablet four today instead of three took one at six forgot I took it took another at seven

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There should not be any problem.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.

Metformin is quite a safe drug if we talk about episode of hypoglycemia. So in my opinion there should be no problem if you have taken an extra tablet. Just drink good quantity of water keep a chocolate or a candy with you if you feel signs and symptoms of low blood sugar like dizziness, trembling, weakness, you can consume sugar, otherwise in my opinion you should stay fine and there should me no real problem with the extra pill you took.

This being said I would always advise you to take special care while taking medication , this could have been any other medication which could be dangerous in overdose.

I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (10 hours later)

Thanks for your advice it was very helpful

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It was a pleasure to help.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back,

I hope everything stayed fine. It was my pleasure to help you.

If you are satisfied with the answer please close the discussion and rate the answer.

Have a great New year.

Best regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

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