My father's metformin and metoprolol medications stipulate twice a day with meals. what is the minimum interval of the dosages? I am cocerned about the erratic manner he i given these medications, just with meals, regardless of hen the meals are taken.
What time intervals does the medical dosage of twice a day mean?
Question posted by tealady21 on 24 April 2013
Last updated on 25 April 2013
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endlessPred
24 April 2013
Generally twice a day is morning and around twelve hours later with a snack at night. Because this works day to day, set a time and be close to it an hour either way. 8am breakfast and 8pm late dinner, or snack, for example.
Erratic eating causes weight gain. Also does not regulate insulin well. Something to consider.
kaismama
24 April 2013
Is metoprolol ordered with meals? I'm assuming he's diabetic and he should not be having erratic mealtimes. Doctors assume that most people eat meals a specific time apart. Metformin should be taken around the meal.
tealady21
25 April 2013
Thank you, this is the corroboration I need for his caregiver.
tealady21
25 April 2013
Thank you for this information.
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