how often to take metformin?

Question

what can happen if you take metformin doses too close together?

Answer 1

the dose is a doctor matter but the frequency is every 8hours or every 12hours with or after food the max dose is 3 grams in divided dose though most physicians limits this to 2 grams daily

Answer 2

I take 2000 mg of Metformin a day, and I am supposed to take one pill in the a.m. and one pill in the p.m. However, it is often very difficult for me to remember, so sometimes I just take both pills together. I have been doing this for a couple of years, and I've never had a problem. I think it's better to get the medication in your body completely than it is to keep on forgetting doses. This is my opinion as a patient, not a doctor of course.

Answer 3

taking too much metformin can result in hypoglycemia (not enough glucose in the blood). signs of hypoglycemia include nausea, confusion, feeling cold, shakiness, double vision and a whole host of symptoms. if you're concerned about how often you should be taking your metformin, see your primary care physician or endocrinologist. be sure that you are monitoring and recording you sugar levels, and taking your recording when you go to see your physician. that will help them immensely in determining the right dosing for your diabetes medications.