Question 1

how much metformin should i take?

Accepted Answer

Maximal effective...: Dose is 2000 mg daily

this is what you should aim for as long as your kidneys are normal, your doctor knows for sure,  and

you have no side effects.

Question 2

how long do i have to take metformin?

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Possibly life long: It depends on why you're taking it. For most things, like diabetes, you take it as long as it gives you some benefit without excessive adverse events.

Question 3

what time of day should i take metformin?

Accepted Answer

With foods: To minimize the side effects, we recommend you take it with foods (at meals or commonly at breakfast and dinner).

Question 4

is it ok to take metformin with chinese herb?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, you would: Need to let us know the actual herb to be able to research this.

Question 5

how long does it take the drug metformin to expire?

Accepted Answer

Expiration: Most drugs expiration date is a year. Some drugs less. There have been studies that looked at the efficacy of drugs post expiration and some were still effective as many as 20 years out. Best is to see your doc and see what's best for you.  :)

Question 6

how long does it take metformin to get in your system?

Accepted Answer

Soon: For lowering blood glucose, you will start to see the effects of metformin in a few days to a week.  For pcos, it may take longer (several months) to see a normalization of periods, fertility, etc.

Question 7

how long does it take to get metformin out of your system?

Accepted Answer

24-48 hours: Maybe a bit longer if have kidney dysfunction.

Question 8

is it okay to take metformin if i don't get a fingerstick test?

Accepted Answer

Yea: Metformin will mot cause hypoglycemia, so a meter is not absolutely a must. However, a meter will help you and your doctor determine the effectiveness of your treatment.

Question 9

can there be anything to take to subside metformin side efects?

Accepted Answer

Take it only: With meals, starting out at a low dose and increasing slowly as tolerated. Extended release metformin may have fewer GI side effects. A brand name drug, glumetza, is generally well-tolerated by most people, but is more expensive than generics.

Question 10

i take metformin but i really know if it helps me. how do i tell?

Accepted Answer

Lowering glucose: Do you test your blood glucose?  It should be lower than it was before you went on metformin (test fasting, first thing in am).  The hemoglobin a1c test, which your doctor should be doing, should be lower since you started on metformin.

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