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Is Glyciphage SR Advisable For A Woman With PCOS?

Hi., I have PCOS and trying to conceive. I do not have DIABETES . I have been prescribed Glyciphage SR 500 , 1 tablet per day by my endocronologist. I would like to know if it is safe to continue this medicine even after I get pregnant and for hw long should I continue it.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic
Regarding your prescribed drug glyciphage SR for your polycystic ovarian syndrome with a history of diabetes I am suggesting yes you have to continue the drug even when you are pregnant until your blood sugar levels is adequately normalized

if you leave taking the drug your baby will be big and may undergo a respiratory distress condition
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Is Glyciphage SR Advisable For A Woman With PCOS?

Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic Regarding your prescribed drug glyciphage SR for your polycystic ovarian syndrome with a history of diabetes I am suggesting yes you have to continue the drug even when you are pregnant until your blood sugar levels is adequately normalized if you leave taking the drug your baby will be big and may undergo a respiratory distress condition I hope this helps