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When Should Metformin Dosage Be Resumed After A Nuclear Stress Test?

Hello, doctor. My question is: my husband had a nuclear stress test this morning. He ia. Type 2 diabetic and was off his usual metformin for 3 days prior to the test. How long should he wait to resume the medication? His blood sugar is 210 now. Thank you. Janna.
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Hello,

Metformin is withheld prior to nuclear test because of possible kidney injury. You can go for a renal function test and if RFT is normal, you can restart metformin after fourty eight hours.

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When Should Metformin Dosage Be Resumed After A Nuclear Stress Test?

Hello, Metformin is withheld prior to nuclear test because of possible kidney injury. You can go for a renal function test and if RFT is normal, you can restart metformin after fourty eight hours. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.