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I am diabetes patient Dr. Prescribed me amaryl 1 mg in empty stomach and metformin 500 mg 2 times. My question is when should I take metformin tablet before lunch and dinner or after lunch and dinner? Please Dr. Advise me what is the right time for dosage?
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Metformin should always be taken after food. After breakfast and after dinner, if you are supposed to take it twice daily.
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