[nikon876]

So, starting Metfromin tomorrow, any suggestions? I am to take 2 extended release tablets a day. Guess I feel that is a little heavy to start out, but not a Dr. The regular Metfromin is twice a day but same dosage. Here's to no side effects.

At this point, with eating better and more exercise, I'll take the lower levels even if it means with a little Rx for now.

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

I hope you don't have any of the side effects that some people have. Good Luck.

[dwdad99]

I have been on Met-formin for 3 weeks now and it does make a difference. I am on the same dosage. 2 pills a day. Take one rite before or rite after you eat. It will help keep your glucose level down.
Are you using a glucose meter?

[strawberry9800]

Make sure you don't take it on an empty stomach and keep a log of your food and any stomach issues. I was able to pinpoint problems with certain foods.

[dannyscheck]

Good Luck I have been on 1000mg once a day in the evening with a meal for about a month now, first two weeks had major leg aches but those are gone now, my blood sugar has been awesome on it, only high one time. Glad I stuck it out, i almost quit it.

[lexusferret2u]

I started Metfromin 500mg 1x per day with supper last week, found I was diabetic the week before, this week I am takin Metfromin 500mg 2x a day Breakfast and Supper..... Doctors getting me up gradually dose of 2000mg. I had a little stomach upset in beginning, but now Ok so far. Still getting use to eating, I am doing better now. BS numbers are hard, I am trying to experiment times best to eat, BS numbers are not always on target. Geeezzzz I am hoping to get BS numbers on target. Crossed fingers please