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Is it advisable for me to take diamicron30mg. and glucophage (metformin) 750mg bid if my fbs is 8.5? thankyou

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Yes, but: Your metformin dose is below the most effective dose of 2000 mg day in two divided doses. Check w/your physician.

Answered 8/17/2013

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