Just been given different brand

airsair

airsair

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Have only been taking metformin for 10 weeks . The brand was Diagemet xl.
Just got new prescription home and they are now Bolamyn Sr?
Is this ok?
Should i return them to my pharmacist?
 
jack412

jack412

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both are a slow release and metformin is metformin, I don't think you will notice, but I've been wrong before :)
if you do, this one could be the good one?
 
airsair

airsair

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The only problem will be getting them down. They are massive.
 
Marvin

Marvin

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I must have been given at least six different brands of slow release Metformin in the last couple of years. The only difference I can tell between them is the size of the tablets. Bolamyn are quite big, and the smallest I've had are Metabet.
 
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Debs1970

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I'm on Bolamyn and its ruining my life...... If you have any side effects, tell them you want to go back to your original.
 
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Debs1970

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Just been prescribed Metabet. Do you think it will affect me the same way Bolamyn did.? It's the same medicine I guess
 
ButtterflyLady

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Yes it's the same medicine, I wouldn't expect much difference. :(
 
Celeriac

Celeriac

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There have been supply issues with Glucophage SR and we had to resort to running around pharmacies and getting Bolamyn. GP gave me an extra prescription so I have 2 weeks reserve now. It's not the first time this has happened but GPS in my town weren't informed of the problem this year.
 
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