Tag: metformin
Metformin and Kidney Function: How to Monitor and Adjust Doses Safely
by TexTheme in Healthcare
2 Dec 2025
Metformin is safe for most people with type 2 diabetes and mild to moderate kidney disease. Learn how eGFR guides safe dosing, when to adjust, and why stopping it unnecessarily can harm your health.
Lactic Acidosis from Medications: A Rare but Dangerous Complication
by TexTheme in Healthcare
19 Nov 2025
Lactic acidosis from medications is rare but deadly. Learn which common drugs like metformin, albuterol, and linezolid can trigger it, who's at risk, how to spot it early, and what to do if it happens.