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Can Metformin Cause Kidney Failure?
I saw an info message regarding a class action law suit against Metformin citing possible kidney damage and renal failure. I was prescribed Metformin 8 years ago as an aid to help control cholesterol. My doctor removed me from Metformin stating possible adverse affects. Now I am in stage 3 kidney failure. Did Metformin cause the onset of this?
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
Hello ,8 year brfore you take metformine drug right now you have third stage kidney failure you mentioned In your cheif coplain.
Metformin drug is eliminate by kidney.
Whenever kidney function is poor at that time this metformin collect in blood and not eliminate easily.
It lead lactic acidosis.It can cause kidney failure.This is very rarely seen.
Doctor always check kidney function In metformin taking drugs.
I hope my answer help you .
Thank you.
Metformin drug is eliminate by kidney.
Whenever kidney function is poor at that time this metformin collect in blood and not eliminate easily.
It lead lactic acidosis.It can cause kidney failure.This is very rarely seen.
Doctor always check kidney function In metformin taking drugs.
I hope my answer help you .
Thank you.
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