Metformin Contraindications and Benefits
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What is a contraindication for metformin use?

  • History of lactic acidosis regardless of cause
  • Excessive alcohol intake acute or chronic
  • Acute or chronic alcoholism
  • Type-1 diabetes (correct)
  • What is a common adverse reaction to metformin?

  • Hypertension
  • Insomnia
  • Joint pain
  • Nausea (correct)
  • What is the recommended action to manage gastrointestinal adverse effects of metformin?

  • Take with food (correct)
  • Increase the dose rapidly
  • Take once daily
  • Take on an empty stomach
  • In whom should metformin be used with caution due to renal function?

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