What level of CKD should one stop metformin ?

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Is there a level or creat that one has to stop metformin? Should we base it creat clearance

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Medcase Editor on August 27, 2020 at 5:35 AM

Usually eGFR less than 35 ml/min, then should stop metformin
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- medcases 00 on August 27, 2020 at 5:36 AM
  
  I agree
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medcases 00 on August 27, 2020 at 5:37 AM

It is better to switch to insulin as GFR falls due to risk of lactic acidosis with metformin
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