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What is the right time to take metformin (glimestar m2 forte) 30 min before meal or 30 min after meal .
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Better take 30 mts before food
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Glimestar M2 Forte contains two medicines, glimepiride and metformin, both used to control blood sugar. It should be taken just before or with your main meal, usually breakfast, if you take it once daily.
Taking it before food helps glimepiride work properly as it lowers blood sugar after meals. Taking it along with food helps metformin reduce stomach upset or acidity. Do not take it on an empty stomach or long after eating.
If you ever feel dizziness or weakness after the dose, take a small snack and check your sugar levels, as it can sometimes cause mild low sugar.
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As the duration of action of both glimepiride and metformin is 24 hours, you can take it anytime. Irrespective of meal.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Better 1/2 hr before meals.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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After food
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