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Can Metformin Cause Cirrhosis Of The Liver?
I just found out last week that I have cerosis(spelling?) of the liver. I am also a diabetic on metformin. Can diabetes medication cause cerosis of the liver and if so is there an other med I could take that would not affect my liver? thank you anyway, but I live on a fixed income and can t afford paying $15 per month. I m seeing a liver specialist in a couple of weeks, and I ll see what he suggests I do.
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Metformin will not cause liver cirrhosis.
Liver cirrhosis can occur due to several factors like alcohol, hepatitis b/c, metabolic disorders(including increased iron), certain enzyme deficiencies etc.
A detailed evaluation is required to pinpoint a particular cause.
Please be advised to follow up a Gastroenterologist to undergo necessary work up.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
Metformin will not cause liver cirrhosis.
Liver cirrhosis can occur due to several factors like alcohol, hepatitis b/c, metabolic disorders(including increased iron), certain enzyme deficiencies etc.
A detailed evaluation is required to pinpoint a particular cause.
Please be advised to follow up a Gastroenterologist to undergo necessary work up.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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