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I take metformin 500 mg twice a day. Is it alright to take them every 10 hours?

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4 Feb 2021 by jonesy2198
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5 February 2021 (3 weeks ago)
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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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