when is the best time to take glucophage i was told that it helps you lose weigh!
Question: i want to know when is the best time to take glucophage it is a sugar pill i take 1000 aday i am a diabetic and overweight i was told that it should help me lose weight but i have gained 50 pounds i take it at night could i be taking it at the wrong time
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Get on a low carb and definitely a no sugar diet. I did take Glucophage and lost weight. Plenty of exercise as well. I also took the Glucophage in the morning time if that might help.
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you need to cut down on your sugar. and exercise. glucophage and many other diabetic meds can make you gain weight. Talk to your doctor. My gf takes glucophage and she just told me that when she started taking other meds for diabetes before she became insulin dependent they all made her gain weight.
Make an appointment to speak to your doctor,first and foremost.Do not take anything with out consulting a professional first.For information regarding medicine and or your general health go to: www.webmd.com.Be patient with your self.Best of luck.
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you are right, glucophage can make you lose weight. it is one of the diabetic medications that has that side effect. it should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. if you are only taking 1000 mg daily, I would say that ppl generally take it in the morning, but you should also be monitoring your blood sugar at times. However, to really answer your question, I don't think it matters what time of the day you take it in order to have the weight loss side effect.
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i too am diabetic and i take metformin that is geniric for glucophage. i take 2000 mg day i take each pill about 1 hour before i eat my breakfast and my supper. but you should consult your dr. my sister had the same prob you do and she breaks hers in half and takes half in the morn and half at night with dinner thats what her dr told her to do . but everyone is different and so you should really share your concerns with your doc.
I'm 21 and I'm diabetic too, i take gloucophage as well, i take 2000 a day, don't take them on an empty stomach and u should cut down on your sugar and carbs. i have lost about 10 lbs. already. i was told to take it after lunch and dinner.
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