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Can Metformin Be Taken Along With Garlic And Vitamin D Supplements?

I just started on metformin hcl 1000mg and my question is I currently take super odorless garlic 1100 (1 pill once a day), vitamin d 5000 iu (1 pill once a day), vitamin c 1000 iu (1 pill twice a day), and mega red fish oil 350mg (1 pill once a day). I am currently on blood pressure medicine. can I take these over the counter medication with metformin?
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Name of the prescribed medicine for high BP?

There's no documented harmful interactions between the medicines given in your case, so they may be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Can Metformin Be Taken Along With Garlic And Vitamin D Supplements?

Hello, Name of the prescribed medicine for high BP? There s no documented harmful interactions between the medicines given in your case, so they may be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali