Media reports that "metformin is dangerous" have many diabetes patients worried
June 2002
Media reports that "metformin is dangerous" have many diabetes patients worried.
The concern is about metformin (Glucophage, Glucovance) and lactic acidosis. It isn't a new concern, but news reports imply that it's a common problem.
Explain to patients that, in reality, it's EXTREMELY rare.
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