Can Metformin Be Split

I have been taking Metformin XR 500 MG for about 2 years after having an issue with nausea with regular Metformin. In an effort to lower my reliance on meds I began cutting the 500 MG pill in half about 6 months ago and in the last 2 mos have had constant nausea and some diarrhea. Stopped Metformin about 6 weeks ago but still having same issues. Nausea level is about 3-5 on a scale of 1-10. It appears that I should not have split the pills in half. My stomach “growls” constantly and I plan to see a gastroenterologist. I am tired regularly and no longer exercising. ## The ER designates it as being a time released formulation, so no, it should not be cut, or broken, as that could cause you to get too much of the medication, at once. The nausea and diarrhea can be typical side ...

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I have some Metformin Hcl 1000mg tablets. My dose has been reduced to 500 mg. Is it safe to cut the 1000mg ones in half? ## It is safe, as long as you weren't taking a time released formulation. This would be denoted on your prescription label by an abbreviation such as ER, XR or SR. There will usually also be a warning on them from the pharmacy that says do not crush or chew, swallow tablet whole. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication and may cause side effects, such as: nausea, headache, hypoglycemia and flatulence. More details: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a question. I split my metformin er in two and took it because I didn't know I wasn't supposed to. Will I be okay? ## Becky, it could result in your getting too much of the medication, at on...

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white oval with a split down the middle and z on one side and 71 on the other side ## This tablet contains 1,000mgs of Metformin, the active ingredient in Glucophage, this is an oral antidiabetic medication. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and flatulence. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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# 48 one side #93 other side ## 93 49 is Metformin 500mgs, a generic for Glucophage, this is a diabetes drug that helps to control blood sugar levels. Pill Image ## I found a white pill with blue spots and it has an A on one side and on the other it has 159 on it. Also it has a split in the middle ## It is considered rude netiquette to hijack someone else's thread, please make your own post to have your pill identified. Thank you.

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