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Is It Advisable To Take Metformin Prior To My 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
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It is said that metformin is better discontinued for a day before the test and resumed once HSG test is over. There is no harm associated if you skip taking metformin. Please do not get worried about it.
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Is It Advisable To Take Metformin Prior To My HSG Test?

Hi, It is said that metformin is better discontinued for a day before the test and resumed once HSG test is over. There is no harm associated if you skip taking metformin. Please do not get worried about it.