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Metformin: The Accidental Multimodal Analgesic?

December 23, 2025 1 min read Premium comments

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Metformin: The Accidental Multimodal Analgesic?
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If you thought Metformin’s only job was keeping A1c in check, think again. This humble first-line diabetes workhorse may also be quietly pulling its weight in the postoperative pain game — at least after lumbar fusion.

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