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title: "Best time to take metformin: morning or night?"
description: "The best time to take metformin is usually with meals to reduce stomach side effects. Your exact timing depends on the formulation, after clinician review."
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# Best time to take metformin: morning or night?

> The best time to take metformin is usually with meals to reduce stomach side effects. Your exact timing depends on the formulation, after clinician review.

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