metformin kidney

[49] Metformin is recommended to be temporarily discontinued before any radiographic study involving iodinated contrast agents, (such as a contrast-enhanced CT scan or angiogram), as the contrast dye may temporarily impair kidney function, indirectly leading to lactic acidosis by causing retention of metformin in the body.[50][51] Metformin can be resumed after two days, assuming kidney function is normal.

I have been a diabetic since 1995, I have always taken Metformin as as of Monday my Doctor has told me that I have Chronic Kidney Disease and told to stop taking the Metformin. So how and what is my next course of action? I read on the web that I could control it by losing some weight and changing my diet. Any thoughts?

I m diabetic and using metformin, but I red that are risks of kidney failure with the contrast if my kidneys are not working fine. My PD forgot that I was using metformin till I told him and told me to stop the medication for 2 weeks before the scan. If my kidney results comes with normal level of creatinine is it safe to do the contrast? Can a MRI without the contrast reveal any more than just a CT scan. I would rather pay for the MRI than CT scan with contrast.

The doctor then put me on Metformin. I have been on Metformin for almost a year now and my dose was increased from 500mg to 1000mg a day. I am have several dry skin, my hair keeps falling off, and diarrhea. But one thing I don't understand is that since I have been on Metformin for so long, it does keep sort of regulate my period every month. But my testosterone and triglycerides are still high. Now, I have to deal with this sort of kidney pain and back pain everyday.

I am currently taking metformin once a day as a preventive for diabetes- (had gestational diabetes but not diabetic now). No other medications. Should I be concerned?

It turns out she is one of the fairly small percentage of people who develop serious kidney problems from metformin. She had to stop it completely. Over the time she used it however she was also being extremely careful with her diet and lost a LOT of weight, so her diabetes is not so out of control anymore. Now she uses a once-per-week injection of Bydureon, and her diabetes is very well-controlled. Initially she used a helper drug with it, Glipizide ER, but she no longer needs that.

It is also important whilst taking Metformin to regularly (usually once a year) to have your kidney function checked. This is done by a blood test; your doctor may request for that to be done at the same time. Hope you get sort out soon. Best wishes.

I have taken Metformin 500 Mg x 2 times /day for nearly 3 years, but a year ago until now my feet are swollen, and I have bone spur on the left heel of my foot that is more growing bigger. This foot is in pain when I walk. Everyday when I take Metformin I usually have constipation and the top of my feet are swollen up. My fingers are so numb, and my urine is dark yellow and opaque.

m asking if anyone else had this issue is, I notice now when I get cross-contaminated with wheat my stomach and kidneys hurt. So I think it may have been Celiac and not the Metformin. Maybe I should give Metformin a try again. Thanks for the feedback.

I was taken off Metformin due to something the doctor picked up on my blood test re: kidneys irregularities. Since that time of not taking Metformin ,,, I have had trouble with my legs swelling up with normal walk around the house, cramps in the left thigh area and also my cramps extending to my feet and toes ... cramps are extending to the instep of my foot also .

I have been trying to get pregnat for 6 months. I am on metformin and provera. I just started my first month of clomid and after taking it i now have a kidney infection. I wounder if it has any relation to it. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? And what do you think my chances of getting pregnate are?

I left something out. Even with one kidney blocked you can still pee, because the other kidney is still functioning.

Hi ladies, I have had pcos for 8 years now and i was on metformin for it 5years out of the 8 years and i just started taking metformin again about a week ago 1000mgs in the morning and 500mgs at night been doing pretty good on it did have a few side effects from it nothing to big just a little diarrea TMI sorry for maybe 2 days buth that it but before that i have been having horrible headaches and mid to low pain in the stomache and pelvic area with nausa and dizziness it has been realy bad for

I recently started taking Metformin perscribed by my kidney specialist. I don't think they are working. I have cut back a lot on my sugar intake. Trying to use altrenatives like organic stavia for my cups of tea n things. How long do they take to kick in? I have 1 twice a day. Can anyone recommend something yummy that may include Greek yoghurt that I can incorporate fruit in with along with fiber. Is this Metformin for pre diabetes or am I a 1 or a 2.

Hello I'm 25 no health problems I want to donate my kidney to an aunt who needs one but my concern is I want to have kids when I get older. So I was wondering can you have kids with one kidney and what are some risks can you have?

•Having kidney problems, including kidney failure (renal failure) •Having liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis •Having congestive heart failure (CHF) •Having a procedure using contrast dye (see Metformin and Contrast Medium) •Drinking large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis (see Metformin and Alcohol) •Drinking a large amount of alcohol at one time (binge drinking).

I've been on Fish, Flax & Borage Oil for years. 3000 mg,morning & three thousand at night. My daughers put me on them. A eye doctor and my kidney doctor. I haven't taken them in about 7 days due to a small procedure I'm having. A nurse once told me that when I'm going to have a minor procedue or maor, stop taking 7 days before because it makes your blood thin.

I am a type 2 diabetic and I concerned about fasting (religious) and taking glipizide. I have been on metformin for over 14 years and have had to recently add glucotrol to my regimen. I do not have any low blood sugar symptoms at all and I am scared of the time I have to restrain from eating. Is any one else ever dealt with this?

I was on metformin lantus and humalog then they took me off metformin and changed to levimer and humalog. My Dr made me a high risk patient so I get more visits. Its harder because I need to test more but its worth it. My Dr is also very curious on my body and my baby though because once I begay second trimester insulin made my sugars spike (600+) and ice cream, cake, candy etc would make me low (75-90) so I haven't been able to take my insulin.

I am diabetic and on metformin and also crestor for cholestrol recently I had the cardiac procedure and the following medicaations were added on apo-clopidogrel 75mg, bisoprolol 5 mg 1/2 a tablet a day along with aspirin . thry tested my urine and found traces of blood. i have severe backaches. what could be the reason ?. is there anything that i coul do witout taking medication please advice . i am 70 years old.

You have lots of room to go up on your metformin before heading to insulin, so discuss this with your doctor. The usual dose of metformin, assuming your kidney and heart function are fine, is 1000 mg twice daily. It may also help with your weight loss. Continue with the dietary changes to lose some weight. You definitely need medication in the evenings if your morning blood sugars are the highest, so perhaps this second dose of metformin can first be added at night to help.

Update to my post: I'm no longer freaking out. This is a very good example of why you need to be in complete control of your own health! After spending the better part of a day calling the Rheumatologist, the GP, and the imaging department, here is what I learned....... On the first visit to the Rheumatologist in Aug 17, while reviewing my husband's test results, he stopped at the xray of his lungs and asked us if we saw the shadow on his lower right lobe.

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