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Starting dose of Metformin
Pls find attached the recent report of HBA1C and lipid profile of my husband who is 38 YO.We want to start the metformin but don't know what dose should be taken and for how many days.
We have consulted a doctor at Apollo and he has prescribed the metformin only but I lost the prescription slip.Pls guide us
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T.Metformin 500 mg once daily, along with T.Atorvas 10 mg one at night...
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Please check his fasting and PP blood sugar level. Get a USG abdomen done to rule out fatty liver, avoid oil and sweets in diet .
Right now all are borderline so dietary control can help . Should you want to start medicine then please consult online or local physician
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Connect please
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You can start Metformin 500 SR once daily alongwith rosuvastatin 10 mg in the evening
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Make a diet chart and 30 minutes physical exercise daily
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
May be 250 two times a day
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly talk with me before starting metformin and other treatment for blood sugar...
Hello still have to evaluate for Diabetes
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