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Will Metformin Cause Anemia By Interacting With Other Drugs?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Question: Hello Do you know of any information about metformin interacting with any other drug to cause anemia.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: It doesn't interact with other to cause anemia. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Metformin doesn't generally interact with other drugs to cause anemia. Infact metformin itself causes anemia in around 30% of patients taking metformin for long time. Metformin causes megaloblastic anemia due to malabsorption of vitamin B12,so patients who are are taking metformin for long term,vitamin B12 level should be assessed regularly and supplementary injection of vitamin B12 can be given. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Will Metformin Cause Anemia By Interacting With Other Drugs?

Brief Answer: It doesn't interact with other to cause anemia. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Metformin doesn't generally interact with other drugs to cause anemia. Infact metformin itself causes anemia in around 30% of patients taking metformin for long time. Metformin causes megaloblastic anemia due to malabsorption of vitamin B12,so patients who are are taking metformin for long term,vitamin B12 level should be assessed regularly and supplementary injection of vitamin B12 can be given. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX