Can we take metformin while having laser hair removal treatment? Is metformin an antibiotic?

Question

my prescribe dose is metFORMIN 750 MG XR tablet.

Lillian Overman, MD · Answer

Metformin is not an antibiotic, it is a diabetes medication.
No problem taking Metformin during laser hair removal, but not knowing what your medicine is meant to treat is problematic. You should seek out a doctor who will explain to you the intended effect of the medications that you are prescribed.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, you may take Metformin while getting laser hair removal treatment, as it is not an anti-biotic instead it’s an anti-diabetic medication. It is always good to let your treating physician know what medications you are taking. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, you may take Metformin while getting laser hair removal treatment, as it is not an anti-biotic instead it’s an anti-diabetic medication. It is always good to let your treating physician know what medications you are taking. Best of Luck!

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and please learn what your medications are and what they are for – it bodes well for your well-being.  Your medication has no effect on laser hair removal – so go ahead and get it done – and then remember – take your medicine as prescribed.

Reza Akef, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question ,Metformin is not an antibiotic and you can continue that when doing your laser treatments. Metformin is a medication to control the sugar in diabetic patients and any change in the dosage should be by your physician

Christa Clark, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes - You can take Metformin while getting laser hair removal treatments. Metformin is an anti-Diabetic medication not an antibiotic. Always let your Nurse, or treatment provider, know what medications you are on.

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

Yes, it is fine to take Metformin while having laser hair removal performed and no, it is not an antibiotic. It is still always important to tell your provider prior to any procedure about any medications you are currently taking or procedures you have recently had done to ensure there are no contradictions.

Adaeze Okeke, MD · Answer

Hi, yes you can have laser hair removal while taking Metformin. Metformin is a medicine usually prescribed for diabetes or high blood sugar. An antibiotic is prescribed for infections. Please talk with your prescribing doctor about all the medications you are taking.

Navin S. Arora, DO, FAAD · Answer

Hi, metformin is used to treat several conditions, however it is not an antibiotic.  It will not affect your improvement with laser hair removal treatment.  However, it is advisable to review your medications with your Dermatologist before each laser treatment, to ensure that your are not taking any meds or supplements that may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

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