MIKES JULIE

I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between Metformin and Metformin ER. I am currently taking met 500mg per day. The endo just put me on 1000mg met er per day for 2 weeks and then 1500mg met er thereafter. But, I don't know what the difference between the two are.

If anyone could answer this for me it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Julie

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JulieM

Hi Julie-
I've taken both, and continue to take Met xr. I can't tell you the scientific differeance, but the xr is 'longer acting' and takes longer to break down in your body.... kinda like 'time release capsules' All i CAN say is that I totally could NOT take regular MET and the XR is fine for me. I think the XR is slightly easier to tolerate...maybe your dr. was hoping for fewing long term side effects?? The XR comes in different doseage levels- for example, the lowest dose is 500mg, 1500 will be 3 pills. Maybe he wanted to start on a lower dose and work your way up? I dunno.

Good Luck!

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Current Med Routine:
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Inositol 1000mg

I did take Metformin XR 1500 (d/c 9/07)
Actos 45 mg (d/c 8/07)
Paxil 20mg (d/c (last dose) 8/07)
Zantac 150 (as needed)
LOST 30# after stopping these......???

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MIKES JULIE

Thanks Julie

I was currently taking 500mg of the regular met per day. He did tell me to start taking 1000mg for 2 weeks then up it again to 1500mg of the met er from then on. I hope the stomach issues are easier on the er. I have heard different things from different people. Some say that they experience better stomach issues and some say it is about the same. I guess only time will tell.

Thank you again for the info.


Have a great night


(((Hugs)))

Julie

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metformin 1500mg per day
Spironolactone 100mg per day
Ortho tri cyclen lo