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Message: <blockquote data-quote="paragliderpete" data-source="post: 285972" data-attributes="member: 44451">hi. You don't say how long you have been taking Metformin. I had to slowly start taking Metformin very slowly. Started with 1/4 tablet every other day, and over a period of a month increased it to one tablet a day. Then increased it further until I reached maximum dosage of 2000mg.I found also that if I had any amount of carbs with the tablet , this also tended to upset me.It took me about 3 months to tolerate the metformin. The problem with stopping yours would be that if you started taking it again then you would have to start from scratch re conditioning yourself.The Metformin SR I can take without problem . Its alot easier on the stomach. Even when used to taking either you will still get the odd upset.You may have to fight for the SR as it;s a cost thing. I won my argument on the grounds of adverse reaction to the standard  form. Get glucophage SR if you can , as I found bioequivalants like Bolymin not as effective. Unfortunately It's a cost thing again.</blockquote>

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