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Stopping meds

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Amandajane

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Hi Everyone

I am new here not actually called Amandajaneamanda, but while registering the extra Amanda was popped on the end!

Anyway, although diabetic myself, (more about me later) the question I have is for my mother. She is 78, has been type 2 diabetic for 10 years, on Metformin and also Lantus once a day. She is to have a CAT scan on Thursday and has been told to stop her Metformin on Wednesday and not resume taking it until the following Tuesday after seeing her Dr.

Is this normal procedure? I have had CAT scans myself and never come across this, although it was quite a few years back. She is concerned about her bloods going high, due to lack of meds.

Has anyone had an experience of this, it would reassure her.

Thanks
AJ
 
Hi Amanda,
yes this is quite normal it's something to do with the dye being used for the scan it interferes with the metformin it can cause a bad reaction. I can't remember the in's and out of it but the info should be on the patient leaflet.

Ps welcome to the forum. 🙂
 
Thanks for the prompt reply.

Obvious really, I have never been on Metformin when I have a scan that involved dye.

Thanks
AJ
 
Don't worry too much about your Mum not having metformin for a few days. It takes time to build up in the system, and a few days to clear it. It works by reducing the body's resistance to insulin. Your Mum's levels will probably go up a bit, but it's not for very long if you think of it in lifetime terms. Hope all goes well.
 
Havnt heard of that one. Just shows this forum is good source of info. One the ball Sue !🙂
 
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