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Hi all, my name is Andy, I was diagnosed november2011 with type 2. My diabetic nurse said I had had it for some time, as I have neuropathy in both feet. I take Amitriptyline for this. What I find strange is she told me to take 4 metformin tabs with my evening meal, other people I have spoken to that take 4 tabs a day spread them out over the day. Is this normal to take 4 in one go. I also take one sitagliptin tab in the AM.
 
Hi andy and a warm welcome to the forum,everyone is different but I must admit I've never heard of anyone who takes met like you I used to be on it and spread mine out am throughout to pm
 
Welcome to the forum Andy.

Like Steff, when I was on metformin I took one in the morning with breakfast and one in the evening with my main meal. I guess it's all horses for courses (or courses for horses?). It'd be interesting to hear the rationale behind you taking them all in one go though.

My big bro is also on sitagliptin (or lizard-spit as he calls it!) :D

Andy 🙂
 
Hi Andy, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear that you were not diagnosed before the neuropathy took hold, I hope that the treatment you have works well for you and relieves the pain. Regarding metformin, I don't take it myself, but reading the Patient Information Leaflet online it says:

TAKING THIS MEDICINE
The usual starting dose is one or two 500mg tablets or one 850mg tablet daily, which is
gradually increased until the right dose for you is found. The maximum dose is six 500mg tablets or three 850mg tablets daily. In most cases the symptoms can eventually be controlled with three 500mg tablets or two 850mg tablets daily. The daily dose should be divided into two or three doses and taken during or after meals.
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which, to me, says that you should not be taking all the tablets at once, but with each meal through the day.

How are things with you? Are you able to test your blood sugar levels with a meter, so that you know what foods you should avoid and which ones your body can tolerate? If not, I would urge you to ask your doctor to prescribe some strips. You can learn the importance of testing, and how to approach it by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter. Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker is also an excellent buy to help you understand what it's all about.

Please ask any questions you may have - there are lots of friendly, knowledgeable people here and we will do our best to help and support you, so fire away! 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Andy 🙂

I was always told to spread my metformin out as well.
 
Hi Andy

I was newly diagnosed T2 very recently, and I've been told I can take all 4 tablets alltogether with my evening meal (on the basis this is my largest meal of the day). Nurse advised as they are slow release, no need to space them out. No idea if its right or wrong but dont think i'm getting any ill effects, so will carry on as was prescribed for now. However, I think the guys on here are probably more experienced between them than my nurse so may be worth listening to the advice!!!
 
Emmaathome said:
Hi Andy

I was newly diagnosed T2 very recently, and I've been told I can take all 4 tablets alltogether with my evening meal (on the basis this is my largest meal of the day). Nurse advised as they are slow release, no need to space them out. No idea if its right or wrong but dont think i'm getting any ill effects, so will carry on as was prescribed for now. However, I think the guys on here are probably more experienced between them than my nurse so may be worth listening to the advice!!!
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Not all metformin is slow-release Emma, so Andy may have the ordinary type 🙂
 
Hi I was diagnosed last November, my blood glucose at the time of diagnosis was 24, I am on the slow release metformin, started me on one a day and went up to four over several weeks.
 
fender57 said:
Hi I was diagnosed last November, my blood glucose at the time of diagnosis was 24, I am on the slow release metformin, started me on one a day and went up to four over several weeks.
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Ah! Then in that case it is correct to take them all at once - the Patient Information Leaflet says,"Normally, you should take the tablets once a day, with your evening meal. In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take the tablets twice a day. Always take the tablets with food." 🙂
 
fender57 said:
Hi all, my name is Andy, I was diagnosed november2011 with type 2. My diabetic nurse said I had had it for some time, as I have neuropathy in both feet. I take Amitriptyline for this. What I find strange is she told me to take 4 metformin tabs with my evening meal, other people I have spoken to that take 4 tabs a day spread them out over the day. Is this normal to take 4 in one go. I also take one sitagliptin tab in the AM.
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Welcome to the forum Andy, nice to meet you Sheena
 
Welcome to the forum 🙂
 
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