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Having been on Metformin for the past 20 years which I took after breakfast and evening meal, I am now on the maximum dose of 2000mg but unfortunately, this gave me severe diarrhea, so my GP prescribed the Prolonged Release tablets which put a stop to it. However, nothing was said about when they should be taken but when I got the first prescription, it stated they should be taken twice daily with or after food. This was the same as my previous tablets, whereas the information sheet for the prolonged release ones state the whole dosage should be taken during or after my evening meal. The reason I query this is because I have noticed my SL's have increased by about 3mnol during the evening and especially first thing in the morning and I am wondering if any of you out there take the prolonged release tablets and can confirm whether they should be taken during they evening meal as per the manufacturers instructions or with each meal.
As a matter of interest, I took this up with my Chemist who did not know the answer, so much for professional advice!!
As a matter of interest, I took this up with my Chemist who did not know the answer, so much for professional advice!!