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Glycomet(metformin) before food or after

2023-07-11 07:40:57
Doctor prescribed Metformin(glycomet)..but he forget to tell when my father has to take Before or after food in morning? Which is best time to take Metformin for diabetes before food or after food?pls clarify sir/madam
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Metformin should be taken with meals to help reduce stomach or bowel side effects .

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Take metformin just before starting lunch

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After Food is always better.

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Hello , Please consider having a Call / Chat Consultation with me on PRACTO App so that I can get proper medical history and advice you medicines accordingly Regards

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Can be taken with or after food

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With food

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After food

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After food

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After food is better.

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