What To Do I Have Tested Positive For Covid ?

Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2022

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Question : hi
I have tested positive for Covid
Im 65 and been double jabbed and boosted i have t2 diabeties i take 4 metformin a day
meI freind of mine also has the same and his Dr has told him to stop taking metformin should i do the sane

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

You need not stop taking metformin.

I am not sure for what reason your friend's doctor advised him to stop taking metformin.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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