Question about metformin

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Kim_C

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #1

I take one 500mg metformin twice a day. One at breakfast and one at tea time. I have no problem remembering to take my morning one, but for some strange reason I keep forgetting the tea time one. Does anyone know if I would be ok to take both of the tabs together with breakfast?
Thanks for any advice

 

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deb100

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #2

Ask your Dr about slow release metformin (glucophage i think its called)

 

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Kim_C

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #3

Thanks deb
Would that be just one dose daily?

 

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jeaf

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #4

Good post thanks for this inforamtion

 

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deb100

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #5

Yes once daily, I used to be on 4x500 once a day but i was prescribed these because the are easier on the stomach and I have Crohns, not sure if they cost more but push your GP and if they are suitable for you tell him they will be cheaper in the long run as you're less likely to forget them.

 

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Kim_C

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #6

ok, many thanks deb

 

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deb100

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #7

Oh and I love your angels

 

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Kim_C

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• Jul 10, 2009

• #8

aww thankyou! They're wonderful kids