Metformin Extended-Release Compared to Metformin Immediate-Release in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes In a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, dose-ranging, parallel group trial extended-release metformin HCl 1500 mg once daily, extended-release metformin HCl 1500 mg per day in divided doses (500 mg in the morning and 1000 mg in the evening), and extended-release metformin HCl 2000 mg once daily were compared to immediate-release metformin HCl 1500 mg per day in divided doses (500 mg in the morning and 1000 mg in the evening)
Instead, sipping small amounts of water throughout the day can keep one hydrated without exacerbating gastrointestinal symptoms
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One recent trial speaks directly to dose reduction
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GLP-1 slows down how fast the stomach empties food, which helps people feel full longer