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That I do not know... Let me explain further: what I was given were large boxes of Glucophage XR with labels on the back saying that they were Glucophage SR... In other words, according to the chemist it was SR but packaged in the wrong boxes for some reason. All very fishy! qim

I have been taking, for some tine, Glucophage SR. Today the chemist tried to give me Glucophage XR, by the same drug company. I refused it, as I expect there must be some difference, not only in the expected physical outcomes, but also in the composition. That is basically what I would like to...

Glucophage SR and XR. What is the difference? Thank you qim

Thank you Phoenix. qim

I have been testing for HbA1c on a regular basis. Three weeks ago I had 7.4; 1 week later it had gone down to 7.2. That was in the UK. Now I am in Malta and paid for a further test. The result does not make any sense: H 4.8 % Reference range 2.9 - 4.2 I called the lab and they say this...

Usually, yes, by anything up to1 mmol/l. Looking at the occasions when I took readings before going to bed, only twice did I get up with the SAME sugar level, and never below. qim

So... If, as you say, Glocuphage SR works over 12 hours, I have a problem: I eat at 7 pm and get up, often, after 7 am. That means that whatever I do my BG is sure to go up during the night... Should I eat later? qim

Dear Dennis I should have looked at the instructions that come with the medicine, before I ask the questions. I was surprised to read that Metformin SR works for 12 hours, as my doctor told me originally to take three tablet with dinner, and nothing else. So, I have now read for the first...

What is the maximum recommended Metformin SR that you can take together safely? I am on three, and, of course, would not increase without doctor's advice. But I wonder if it is possible to increase dosage safely. qim

How do you take the six daily pills? All at once wth one meal? qim

How quickly does metformin SR work, compared to normal one you take with each meal? Thanks qim

What are the dangers of taking the pills without food? For instance, if you forgot and take them a couple of hours later? Also: what is the main difference between the SR (slow release) and the normal pills that you take one after each meal? What I am trying to understand is the spped at...

Are there HbA1c meters, to use at home, like those for blood glucose? qim

Tanks I feel more at ease now. qim

Does it give you headaches? qim