Recent Content by Big Bob-O

According to my doctor, taking the Extended Release Metformin is a once a day thing, as it is a slow release across 24 hour effect... When I was on Metformin (not ER) I was on multiple times a day as you suggest.

I have tied diarrhea to the combo of metformin and milk (finally). When I first went on Metformin, I had bad bowel experiences; going to Metformin ER helped tremendously, and for several years. Last year my Doctor upped my Metformin ER level to 1500mg/day, and the bowel problems returned. I...