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Can I eat this with Metformin?
Metformin itself is food-friendly — the issues are alcohol (lactic acidosis risk in excess) and long-term B12 absorption.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we track 5 foods for Metformin (0 to avoid, 3 needing caution) — or browse the full list.
1 · Your medication
Metformin (glucophage, sukkarto) — Metformin itself is food-friendly — the issues are alcohol (lactic acidosis risk in excess) and long-term B12 absorption.
Take with or after food to protect your stomach. Keep alcohol well within guidelines and never binge — the serious (rare) risk is lactic acidosis. On metformin for years? Ask for a B12 check.
Read the full Metformin guide →2 · The food you're wondering about
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This checker summarises widely published UK guidance (NHS, patient information leaflets, standard prescribing references) for general information only. It is not medical advice, it is not exhaustive, and it cannot account for your dose, kidney function, other medicines, or health conditions. Always follow your prescriber, pharmacist, or the patient information leaflet — especially before changing what you eat or drink. See our editorial policy.
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