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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 1037008" data-attributes="member: 196898">I believe it is normal to temporary stop Metformin in advance of certain medical procedures, It is in the leaflet that comes in the pack.  Not sure if statins carry same.  I am off statins now, so have no leaflets around to check myself.  Presumably if you get the all clear from your blood tests, then you should be advised accordingly.  At least you will be aware to ask the question.The advice on stopping metformin I gave above is subject to discussion, and you may find the following of interest<a href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/835713_3" target="_blank">http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/835713_3</a>Please note that this change may only apply if kidney function is not impaired, so your infection may preclude this.  i seem to remember that some statins I was on did have a warning about impaired kidney function, so it may be right that they stopped it until you got sorted out.</blockquote>

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