Maximum Metformin dosage

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KimDaleManor

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Does anyone know why I am being told 2000mg of Metformin is now the maximum daily dosage? Last year I was told it was 3000mg per day and prescribed 2700 which worked great. Thanks
 
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As far as I know it is 3000mg. You could ask them where they are being told it is 2000mg, as there might have been a change to guidelines that I don't know about yet, but I'd be surprised.

I'm only on 1000mg and have never been prescribed more than that. Are your blood sugars in the normal range?
 
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Daibell

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I think you will find it depends on whether it is the SR version or not. SR max is 2000mg.
 
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Debs6719

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I take 3000mg daily and have for 20 years.
 
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