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

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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.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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