i am type 2 diabetic and take 1 metformin pill in the evenings.it doesn't say on the bottle whether to take it with my dinner or just before eating.i am having a problem asking my doctor because they are so busy...or something.does anyone know?thanks
2007-03-14 01:15:20 · 10 answers · asked by honeypot0214 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Before I switched to a mail order pharmacy, my prescription came equipped with an information sheet that suggest proper timing for taking Metformin. Since going to a mail order pharmacy, I haven't seen anything like that.
However, since I take Metformin, my prescription said that I was to take it with a meal. I take it twice a day.
If you get your prescrption from a pharmacy, ask the pharmacist. I've found that my pharmacist has more time to spend with my questions than my doctor ever had. And I've found the pharmacist to be correct everytime I have had to ask questions.
2007-03-14 07:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by istitch2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which is the best time to take metformin after breakfast, lunch or dinner
2016-01-29 06:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take metformin with or immediately after a meal. Try to take metformin at the same times each day ...
2007-03-14 01:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
where i work i am in charged of handing out the medication and have a few people on metformin we have them take it 30 min before there meal due to the fact that it is suppose to block the sugar intake from the meal but most of my patients take two tabs 2x a day. ask your doctor what he recommends for you
2007-03-14 08:50:21 · answer #4 · answered by yosi22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor would be the best one to ask. I have seen people take their metformin with meals and just before. Watch your sugar levels and see what works best for you.
2007-03-14 03:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first two answers aren't taking into account how Metformin works. You take it 1/2 hour before meals for it to work optimally.
If you want an explanation, I'll be happy to provide it.
2007-03-14 01:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hello Honey pot which itself contains more sugar. Metformin should be taken with or after meals
2007-03-14 05:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Metformin also,.....twice a day. It "CAN" cause stomach upset, and in which if the case, take it after a meal.
2007-03-14 01:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by The Sylvan Wizard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine specifically says in big, bold letters TAKE WITH FOOD. I notice a definate difference if I forget and take at bedtime (on an empty stomach). If I take with food, no problems. If I take on an empty stomach, I often get an upset stomach.
2007-03-14 03:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by rockerchick82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son have type 2 diabetes and his prescription say take with meal,but everybody doses is different so u really need to get in touch with your doctor.it also depend on how many mg. your taking.
2007-03-14 01:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by Tony G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋