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WEBOct 31, 2013 · Diagnosed April 2012. Nov 15, 2013. #16. Took "regular" when first diagnosed, lasted a few days, got a new script for the XR, and side effects completely went away. Cost for me is $4 copay with my insurance but I know at least one U.S. supermarket chain that will give you Metformin for free (Publix).
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WEBJan 28, 2024. #1. Hello, Ive been diagnosed with Insulin Resistance, F age 37, due to some pretty bulky Polycystic ovaries. I started Metformin slow release, 500, last August and a week later had severe upset tummy and intense panic attacks unlike any I’d ever had begore, I actually needed to call an ambulance as I thought I was dying.
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WEBJul 3, 2023 · Metformin is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world. For a generation, it has been the universal first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. It is sometimes also prescribed to those with type 1 who struggle with weight or insulin resistance. It is effective, inexpensive, and has limited side effects. Metformin significantly lowers blood …
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WEBMar 23, 2014. #3. I find my regular metformin works for about 5 hours and then wears off. My bgs are usually highest in the morning , so that is when I need the most of my metformin. I take right before bed, then again around 3-4 am and the last one I take after breakfast around 9-10. I take 3 x 850 mg.
Metformin XR/Dawn Phenomenon | Diabetes Daily Forums
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · Member. Type 2 for a year now & taking Metformin XR 500mg once a day, last January A1C 6.8%, August down to 6.3%. 68 year old female, weight is great & has never been an issue, exercise daily. Have always taken Metformin around 7pm. Dinner is usually around 6pm and bedtime snack (peanut butter crackers or popcorn or raw …
Metformin XR vs Metformin and Dawn Phenomena - Diabetes Daily
WEBMay 12, 2013. #1. I am wondering if there is a correlation between Dawn Phenomena (DP) and dosage and type of Metformin used. I read a post by jeanne wagner where taking metformin at 4AM help with DP. It made me think that Metformin XR taken at night before bedtime would do the same in preventing DP.
Can Metformin Be Cut? | Diabetes Daily Forums
WEBMay 3, 2010 · Mar 1, 2017. #14. kgordon said: There's nothing to stop you from cutting them in half, however Metformins action is such that taking one 500mg pill per day has the same effect as cutting it in half and taking both halfs in the same day. Metformin takes some time to build up in the body to have an effect and depending on your specific needs the ...
Metformin hcl vs metformin er | Diabetes Daily Forums
WEBSep 13, 2010 · Thanks for the info! Mands said: HCL stands for hydrochloride. Metformin Hydrochloride is the full name of the drug, whether it's extended release or not. The extended release will have either XR, ER, or SR on it as well. I take extended release, and I've just checked the box.
Metformin & severe stomach pain? | Diabetes Daily Forums
WEBNov 5, 2009. #15. The first time i took metformin (1700mg)... i had the tummy ache and diarhhea effect immediately... my dosage for metformin was reduced subsequently... and when I was finally on just metformin 500mg ( no more combi with other meds)... I took the 850mg tablet again temporarily (with doc's blessing) as I had leftovers from ...
Metformin ER - AM/PM dosage? | Diabetes Daily Forums
WEBJun 6, 2013 · Am currently taking Metformin HCL ER, 2 - 500mg tabs daily, at about 6pm, with dinner. In the two months since my surgery my fasting blood glucose level has gone down; in May it ranged from 83-109, mostly in the 90's. However, probably because of overeating in the afternoon, I have gained about 10 lbs.