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What should be the minimum time gap between metformin and food? I'm taking it BD, before dinner and breakfast.
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Take it with food.
As it is gastric irritant so food will protect you stomach.
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It should be taken after food.
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Dr. Surabhi Nasre
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Dr. Danish Khan
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Bangalore
Yes that’s the right dose
Also depends on your blood sugar level
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Dr. Raveendran S R
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Chennai
Hi., Take it after half an hour of food
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