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Can I cut a metformin tablet in half

2025-05-13 12:07:24
I am sensor motor neuropathic patient.. I have a diabetes from past 3 years and I have been testing hb1c test from past 2 years and it is normal hba1c level is 5.. so I asked doctor can I stop medicines, so doctor told to take half  glimicure m1 tablet for 2 months and then repeat test ..so it is safe to take half glimicure m1 extended release tablets please doctors help me out
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No, it is not recommended to take half medicine especialy extended release tablet because after breaking tablet into two part can altered extended release mechanism of tablet. Glimicure m1 has glimepiride 1 mg and metfirmin 500 mg
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It will be better to take only metformin 500 mg daily
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It is under control. You can reduce the dose to half

Answered2025-05-26 10:05:47

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No Pl. Pl consult.

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