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Re: XR vs. regular Glucophage

From: teresa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:59:38 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 20 Apr 2002, cutedame wrote: >i have taken both and the xr is time released so you dont get all med dumped into your system at once and it really cuts down on the side effects. no you cant cut it in half as far as i know... hope this helps
teresa smith ttc # 1 pcos: glucophage xr, folic acid, baby aspirin and prayer! >Hello all,
>
>I have just been prescribed Glucophage and am wondering if I should try
>to talk with my doc about starting with XR instead of the regular. My
>only issue is that with XR does it start at 500mg? YOu cannot cut those
>pills in half correct?
>I want to start at 250 mg to try and avoid stomach upset...
>
>Any input would be appreciated!
>
>Thanks!



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