264 ) A 52 year old woman presents to your office with complaints of increased thirst and increased urinary frequency. Her family history is significant for diabetes mellitus and Hypertension. A glucometer reading obtained in the office shows 260mg%. Hemoglobin A1C is 7.0% . The patient is subsequently started on Metformin. Three days after starting Metformin, she presents with nausea and diarrhea. She denies any fever or abdominal pain. Physical examination is within normal limits. Random glucometer reading shows 130mg%. Comprehensive metabolic panel is within normal limits. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient’s symptoms?
A) Discontinue Metformin
B) Check lactic acid level
C) Recommend Metformin to be taken with meals.
D) Check serum ketones
E) Insulin drip
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B) Check lactic acid level
C) Recommend Metformin to be taken with meals.
abdominal discomfort is very common with metformin
you don’t need to stop it
C
C:)