When should metformin be stopped before surgery and when is it considered safe to resume?
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Endocrinology · Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization
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Immediate release metformin can generally be continued up until the day of surgery unless there is preoperative renal compromise such that estimated GFR drops below 30 cc/min. Extended release metformin that is taken in the evening can be held on the night prior to surgery.
If the patient is well wi...
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