About Glucophage
Glucophage is given to people who are type 2 diabetic. The drug may also be prescribed in combination with insulin or other medicines. Well, the drug is not for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
The drug has to be taken with food. Well, Glucophage drug is only part of a program of treatment, which includes diet and exercise. The drug has to be used continuously for better results. Always follow the doctor’s instructions when taking Glucophage. Your doctor may change the dosages for getting you the maximum benefit.
As Glucophage is an extended-release tablet, it should not be crushed or broken or chewed. You have to swallow the pill whole so that the drug enters the body slowly. Coming to the dosages, try not to miss any doses. In case you miss any dose, take it as soon as you realise it. But take the drug only with food. However, if you do not remember about the missed dose till the next dosage time, skip the missed one. Never take a dose to compensate the missed ones.
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