What is the best way to take Met?

[MandL'smom]

I am on 1500mg of Met. My doctor told me to take all of it in between dinner and bedtime. But, ready some of the information, it seems that maybe I should be taking it throughout the day. Is there a way that is most effective. I haven't really seen too many side effects, but I want to get the most effectiveness.

[lightfello]

If you are on the extended release you can take it all at one time. I take my 2,000 mg with dinner to avoid stomache upset.
HTH,

[PBLayzod]

Those of us who have to spread it out during the day are usually taking the regular Met, not the extended release.

[Eva37]

hi
i am on 1000 a day. I take 500 after lunch, 500 after dinner
eva

[MandL'smom]

Oh, okay. So, I must be on the extended release. I remember him saying something about that now. Thanks!

[friedpasta]

I take the XR, 2000 mgs - but my doctor has me take 1000mg in the morning and 1000 in the evening. I don't know why, unless it was the side effects. I had a terrible time with teh gastro effects as I slowly went up in dosage, but after being on 2000 for about 3-4 weeks, they have subsided almost completely. Maybe it doesn't matter when you take it, as long as it works for you.

[saiph]

What is the best way to take Met?
Orally.
(Hehe, I crack myself up.)

[MandL'smom]

Well, at least you still have your sense of humor saiph!

[indieGyrl]

I read that you should actually take it either before or with each meal.