Re: Metformin discontinuation for surgery & medical tests

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In a message dated Thu, 14 Sep 2000 8:03:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Susie "

writes:

<<Gretchen B., replying to someone's post in LC-DIABETES ...

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The statement was: My husband was scheduled for a ct scan and was also told

that if he was on metformin, he would have to arrange to go off for a short

period.

<< I think this is because the dye they use for CT scans affects the kidney,

and metformin is excreted by the kidney and can cause lactic acidosis if the

kidney isn't working properly. Same with angiography. >>

Hi guys....I'm the <someone> who posted the original message about my husband on

the other list. I think Gretchen is right because they also needed updated

bloodwork regarding kidney function.

Carol T

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nn wrote:

<< My husband just had a CT scan and they told him to stop the Metformin for

48 hrs. afterward, but not before. >>

I've been thinking about you two, nn. How soon before you get the

results?

Hugs,

Susie