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Can i double up on a morning instead of twice a day tablets ?

Discussion in 'Metformin/Biguanides' started by flashy158, Jul 10, 2014.

  1. flashy158

    flashy158 Type 2 · Active Member

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    Do you think it would make a difference if i took both my 500mg metformin on a morning instead of one on a morning and one on a night.
     
    #1 flashy158, Jul 10, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    jack412 Type 2 · Expert

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    Slow release ones you can
     
    #2 jack412, Jul 10, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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    Pilgrim22 LADA · Well-Known Member

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    I take 4x500mg at the same time with my evening meal


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    #3 Pilgrim22, Jul 11, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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    PatsyB Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I take two in the morning and two with me teatime meal.
     
    #4 PatsyB, Aug 6, 2014 at 7:49 AM
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    CollieBoy Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    You could try the experiment (or ask for slow release) but could take time for metformin!
     
    #5 CollieBoy, Aug 6, 2014 at 1:10 PM
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    semiphonic Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    It wouldn't make the blindest bit of difference, I used to take 1000mg in the morning and 1000mg in the evening.
     
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    #6 semiphonic, Aug 7, 2014 at 1:25 AM
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