I take metformin 500 mg twice a day. Is it alright to take them every 10 hours?
Question posted by jonesy2198 on 4 Feb 2021
Last updated on 5 February 2021 by TVL76
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TVL76
6 Feb 2021
I usually take the twice a day dose 12 hours apart, but I have taken it 8 to 10 hours apart if my bg levels are running on the high side. The biggest issue for me when taking the dose too close together is hypoglycemia.
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