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How Can Kidney Failure Be Treated?

About 3=4 years ago I was put on metformin 1000 mg twice a day, Along with 5mg of Glipizide twice a day . about 6-8 weeks ago I had kidney failure. and was told to stop Metformin immediately, That metformin was damaging my Kidneys, I went back to my family dr. when I was released from hospital my dr. there removed me permanently. is there anything I can do
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hello,

How much is your serum creatinine? What is the urine output per day?

Treatment depends upon the stage of kidney problem. If it is early stages, diet changes with medical management is preferable. But in advanced stages, we won't need dialysis.

Metformin may be given in stage 1 or 2 of renal failure but with caution. In stage 3 or 4, it may not preferable. Please consult with your nephrologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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How Can Kidney Failure Be Treated?

Hello, How much is your serum creatinine? What is the urine output per day? Treatment depends upon the stage of kidney problem. If it is early stages, diet changes with medical management is preferable. But in advanced stages, we won t need dialysis. Metformin may be given in stage 1 or 2 of renal failure but with caution. In stage 3 or 4, it may not preferable. Please consult with your nephrologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist