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I've been taking Metformin(glucophage) for 6 years and I have recently been switched to the XR version...?
I take it for PCOS. My prescription for the regular Metformin was 500mg 3 times a day-but this new doctor who changed it prescribed me the XR version at 500mg once a day. I don't think it's right...Shouldn't it be 1500mg once a day? Does anybody know? Thanks!
my "condition" is not improving, without this drug, I do not have a menstrual cycle and gain weight even with diet and exercise.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I would say its good to try and you should have a follow up scheduled pretty soon I'd imagine. The XR version may help control your symptoms but you might have to go up to 1000mg. What is you a1c? If your follow up isn't within a couple weeks I'd call your old doctor and see what they think. Its actually hard to tell without seeing the lab values.
Source(s): pharm - Anonymous1 decade ago
Not really. Your condition is improving. You need less only once a day and most likely in the evening. XR is extended Range application. Your pill bottle may even say Metformin ER.
Talk with your doctor, but you may some time move to diet control. That would be great! Rather than repeat the details of how Metformin works follow the URL below for more detailed information:
http://www.drugs.com/cons/glucophage-xr.html
Best Wishes
