he was suppose to take two a day instead he has been taking four a day since july 27th 2013.should he seek medical attention ?
My finacee has been taken 4,000 mg of metformin is this dangerous?
Question posted by reba54 on 15 Aug 2013
Last updated on 15 August 2013 by purplerain269
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purplerain269
15 Aug 2013
4,000 is a lot I'm not a doctor but I think that is dangerous
kaismama
15 Aug 2013
Max a day is 2000. The immediate danger would be low blood sugar. He should call his doc and let him know what happened. His dr will tell him if he wants to see him. I realize men don't read directions, but it should tell him on the label what he's supposed to be taking. lolol
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