Slow release Metformin.

[Zosoche]

I was placed on SR Metformin, 1 a day and told to increase to 2 at a time after a couple of weeks. Should I increase in stages? ie. 2 one day then 1 the next for a little while or go straight to doubling the dose?
I was suffering with gastro problems which is why they moved me across to SR, I still have issues with the SR but not as bad. I went on to 2 a day and had diarrhea so went back to 1. How long do the side effects last?

 

[Toucan]

Hello Zosoche,
I have been taking 2 SR Metformin for a while and take 1 after breakfast and another after my evening meal. I have not had any side effects, but I think it is important always to take them with or immediately after eating.
Hope it works out OK for you.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Some people seem to find their bodies adjust and learn to accept metformin after a few weeks of use.

Hope it works out for you.

 

[Jodee]

I'm back on 1 metformin now but when I went to 2 a day I didn't have a problem. as toucan / Kay says:

1 after breakfast and another after evening meal.

The body is only getting used to one xtra dose the other end of the day.

When I was on 2 a day I wouldI take with breakfast and evening meal, mid meal or end of meal followed by a glass of water always.