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How much does it matter if I have metformin before or after meal? also if i'm having it 1000 mg od or 500 mg bd?
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15 before food 500mg. Any queries inform me.
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If only metformin is taken it should be after food. If sustained release tablet is there then od may ok. If not twice a day is better. Side effects are less if taken after food.
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