My dear SC I pose this question to you as I am totally baffled.
I have been undergoing testing for reasons unrelated to PCOS (well at least I think unrelated).
Anyways, I have been told that I can't be taking Metformin when I have my CT scan with iodine contrast dye. Also that I can't Metformin when I have surgery.
Any idea as to why that is??
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It can cause an increased risk of lactic acidosis and is dangerous if your kidney function isn't normal.
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dx: migraines 1989
dx: asthma 2002
dx: recurring kidney stones due to renal calcium leak 2003
dx: rheumatoid arthritis 2004
dx: Sjogren's Syndrome 2004
dx: high blood pressure 2004
dx: suspected lupus 2006 (like I need anything else????)
dx: PCOS 2006
dx: IR 2006
dx: diabetes 2007
dx: positive ANA 2008
Married 1997
Miscarriage 1997, 1999 (twice), 2001
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If you are not eating regular meals, it is not advisable to take Met due to the risk of Lactic Acidosis (like the PP said). It is a common practice to stop Met for surgery since you have to go a long period of time without eating before surgery and usually don't want much to eat for a day or two after surgery.
I just had my medical history taken before I have surgery on Wednesday, and they told me to not take any Met Tuesday before surgery on Wednesday, and not take any Met on Wednesday. The nurse said that there's a really small chance that Met can interact adversely with anesthesia, so they just tell everyone to not to take it to avoid the risk.
RNtobe I see in your siggy that your on potassium. I was just wondering what your on it for and how much.
I am on it for kidney stones, I use potassium citrate 20 meq twice a day.
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kidney stones - potassium citrate & hydrochlorothiazide
high blood pressure- Lisinopri
high uric acid- allopurinol
Magnesium gluconate
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Hey Sheila, I am actually taking Potassium because my blood potassium is too low. I am currently being worked up at the Mayo clinic for a host of reason, but low potassium is one of them. No matter how many meds I take, I just can't seem to get my darn potassium to be in the normal range!
Kidney stones eh? How I hate the little boogers!
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Metformin Medication Interactions 
