Alcohol & its effects while on Metformin?

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Alcohol & its effects while on Metformin?

Why is it that when one is on metformin, you can't drink alcohol? And how will it affect you in the long run?

2007-10-30 02:38:33 · 1 answers · asked by Dr. D 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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This means you should not binge drink for short periods, and you should not drink a lot of alcohol on a regular basis. Alcohol can increase the chance of getting lactic acidosis.

2007-10-30 02:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋