Thu, Jan-22-04, 08:46
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Senior Member
Posts: 479
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Plan: general LC
Stats: 195/142/148
BF:
Progress: 113%
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Metformin XR?
Hi everyone,
I just increased my dosage of Metformin (glucophage) to 1500 mg a day. That seems to be bothering my stomach (diarrhea). I don't know if that will go away in time (I sure hope so!). I'm wondering why the doc didn't just give me Metformin XR. Is there a reason the regular is better than the extended? Does the regular dose regulate insulin better?
And does the XR version really take care of this side effect?
Of course I just ordered a 90 day supply of Metformin by mail so I guess I'm stuck wtih this side effect for 3 months. Heavy sigh.
Squid
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