Who should not use metformin?

Table of Contents:

1. Who should not use metformin?
2. Is there a class action lawsuit against metformin?
3. What is metformin used for other than diabetes?
4. Why can't diabetics have grapefruit?
5. Can I take metformin and vitamins at the same time?

Who should not use metformin?

Your doctor will probably tell you not to take metformin. Also, tell your doctor if you are over 65 years old and if you have ever had a heart attack; stroke; diabetic ketoacidosis (blood sugar that is high enough to cause severe symptoms and requires emergency medical treatment); a coma; or heart or liver disease.

Is there a class action lawsuit against metformin?

Although some class action lawsuits have been filed over recalled metformin products, attorneys working with ClassAction.org are looking to file individual lawsuits on behalf of patients who were diagnosed with certain types of cancer after taking the drugs.

What is metformin used for other than diabetes?

Metformin is most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, either alone or combined with other agents, but is also used off-label as a treatment for prediabetes, gestational diabetes and PCOS.

Why can't diabetics have grapefruit?

Grapefruit is a healthy source of nutrients, but it also contains compounds that can affect the way some medications work. However, there is currently no evidence to suggest that eating grapefruit can affect the use of metformin. Doctors prescribe metformin as a first-line treatment for people with type 2 diabetes.

Can I take metformin and vitamins at the same time?

People taking metformin should supplement vitamin B12 and folic acid or ask their doctor to monitor folic acid and vitamin B12 levels. The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.