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What is the best time to take Metformin?

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Medicine
Regular Metformin (immediate release): Take with breakfast and dinner, during or immediately after food. This reduces nausea and stomach upset. Metformin ER/SR (extended release): Take once daily with dinner. The slow-release formula is easier on the stomach.
Assessment
Why with food? Metformin on an empty stomach causes nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps in many people. Food slows absorption and reduces GI side effects. If you still get stomach issues, ask your doctor to switch to ER/SR form.
Desi Ilaaj
To minimize Metformin stomach side effects: eat yogurt/curd daily (probiotics), start with low dose and increase gradually, take with meals consistently at the same time daily.
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