Maximum Metformin dosage

[KimDaleManor]

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

 

[ButtterflyLady]

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?

 

[Daibell]

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

 

[ButtterflyLady]

I've found a reference confirming 2000 for SR and 3000 for ordinary
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/20952

 

[Debs6719]

I take 3000mg daily and have for 20 years.