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Is It Advisable To Take Metformin Prior To HSG Test?
Hello Dr Sam , I have a HSG test tomorrow morning and the doctor hasn t advices me on what medicine to take. In addition I am on metformin and as a I read through various forums it is not advisable to take metformin prior to the test. I am getting anxious about this. Could you please advice? Thank you, Shruti
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
Hi,
Metformin must be stopped a day before taking the test and it is started the next day after the test. So you may choose to skip taking metformin for a day or two.
Metformin must be stopped a day before taking the test and it is started the next day after the test. So you may choose to skip taking metformin for a day or two.
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