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    Jun 12, 2012, 02:59 PM
    If you are taking metformin and would like to have a glass of wine, how soon before d
    If you are taking metformin and want to have a glass of wine, how soon before do you need to stop taking metformin so you don't suffer any side effect?
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    Jun 12, 2012, 03:27 PM
    I am a diabetic and take metformin; I am not bothered by side effects when I drink a glass of wine, but can't advise for you in particular not knowing your medical history. Please consult with your doctor regarding this concern, or your pharmacist for that matter.
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