Second-line: (previously treated with sulfonylurea or metformin only): 2.5mg/500mg or 5mg/500mg twice daily (AM & PM) (initial dose should not exceed previous daily doses of individual components ...

Depending on which type of metformin you take and your dose, however, you may take metformin more than once a day. Further, metformin comes in the form of immediate-release tablets, extended ...

Previously on metformin alone: Saxagliptin/metformin ext-rel should provide current metformin dose. Max saxagliptin 5mg/day and metformin ext-rel 2000mg/day. Renal impairment (eGFR 30–45mL/min/1 ...

Serious side effects of metformin are rare. Less serious side effects, like digestive issues and headaches, are common, but these usually go away with time. You can reduce the chances of side ...