Metformin Sr 500
Updatedi started taking metformin SR in may 12, replacing the IR tablets, having suffered for years with side affects for years. in june when i had my next blood test my platelet count was down to 1300, haveing been normal previously, it seems strange that on taking the slow release tabs i have platelet reduction, can the slow release tablets be having an effect on my platelets. any one able to help please.
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Yes, it may be due to the Metformin, though it likely would have happened regardless of which formulation you were taking, since it has been known to cause it in some people that take it.
Learn more Metformin details here.
It could even just be that the current dosage is too hight for you, because that can also be an overdose symptom.
What have you been advised? Will you just be keeping an eye on it, or switching medications?
I have had four weeks of immunespressants via introvenous drip this brought the platelets up to 4600 on the third week, then it was back down to 1800 this has been on going now since june 12 adn there seams to be no solution, i am now taking 2000 mg of vitamin c to see it that has any affect, any help would be good.
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