Research article summary (published 14 Sep 2009):

Metformin associated lactic acidosis.

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Author/s: Fitzgerald, Emma (E); Mathieu, Stephen (S); Ball, Andrew (A);

Affiliation: Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2JY. zcharm6(-atsign-)hotmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (BMJ), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-; vol 339 (issue ) : pp b3660

Dates: Created 2009/09/17; Completed 2009/09/28;

PMID: 19759079, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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Acidosis, Lactic - chemically induced Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy Female Humans

Humans Hypoglycemic Agents - adverse effects Metformin - adverse effects Middle Aged

Associated Chemicals: Hypoglycemic Agents (0) ; Metformin (657-24-9)

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