Can Metformin be used in patients with chronic kidney disease? What are the dosing guidelines and potential risks for this population?
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Metformin is used cautiously in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Dosing adjustments are needed based on kidney function. The main risk is lactic acidosis, especially in advanced CKD.