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Ironwood, MI

The directions say to take it with food. Is it better to take pill before you eat, after you eat or while you're eating.

September 22, 2016
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Members shared diverse approaches to timing metformin with meals, with the most common strategy being to take it mid-meal or immediately after... Read more

Members shared diverse approaches to timing metformin with meals, with the most common strategy being to take it mid-meal or immediately after the first few bites to minimize stomach upset and dizziness. Several members found success taking it before eating without issues, while others emphasized the importance of having food in the stomach first, noting that a dietician and nurse specifically recommended taking it after the first couple of bites. A recurring theme was that everyone's body responds differently, so members encouraged experimenting with timing to find what works best personally, whether that means before, during, or after meals.

A myPCOSteam Member

I actually asked my dietician and nurse today about it... they both said that metformin should be taken only after there is some food in the stomach... so after the first couple bites or right after you finish eating.

September 23, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

When I took it I always was told to take it while I was eating.. (can't take it anymore had a reaction to it)

September 22, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

I always take after food, it took about three weeks for my body to calm down when I first started it but after that, I really didn't feel any major effects regardless of whether id eaten before, after or not at all.

October 22, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

For me, it works best to take my meds after I have some food in my stomache. Otherwise I get dizzy and my stomache hurts so bad.

September 27, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

I usually take it halfway through my meal. I haven't had any symptoms doing it this way.

September 23, 2016

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