Metformin's contraindications should be contraindicated

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 30 Aug 2005 English Publisher:CMA Joule Inc.Journal:Canadian Medical Association Journal, volume 173, pages 502-504 (issn: 0820-3946, eissn: 1488-2329,

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Authors: James, McCormack; Kevin, Johns; Hugh, Tildesley;

doi: 10.1503/cmaj.045292

pmid: 16129871

pmc: PMC1188187

Metformin's contraindications should be contraindicated

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Metformin has been used for over 40 years for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.[1][1] With over 40 million patient-years of use as of 1999,[1][1] there is now evidence that the drug decreases the risk of morbidity and death when used to treat type 2 diabetes.[2][2] However, concern remains

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Aged, 80 and over, Heart Failure, Contraindications, Age Factors, Metformin, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Risk Factors, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Acidosis, Lactic, Renal Insufficiency, Aged

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