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Ct Scan Done, Cysts In Both Kidneys, Taking Metformin 500 Mg. Any Advise?

yes please this afternopon I had a ct scan with contrast after the scan they clearly told me to refrain from taking my metformin 500mg for the next two days and come back fri. for lab work on creatinine? levels. well I place my daily pills in a container and I blithely took all without removing the metformin now I am scared because I have cysts in both kidneys
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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Hello

Thanks for the query

One tablet of metformin 500 mg wont do much harm, dont get panicky about it. But please inform your doctor that you have taken the metformin and be careful not to take metformin the next time.

I hope I was of help

Regards
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Ct Scan Done, Cysts In Both Kidneys, Taking Metformin 500 Mg. Any Advise?

Hello Thanks for the query One tablet of metformin 500 mg wont do much harm, dont get panicky about it. But please inform your doctor that you have taken the metformin and be careful not to take metformin the next time. I hope I was of help Regards