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Should Galvus Be Taken Before Meals?

Good morning Doctor Shankdhar, I am Rose Jubilo from the Philippines. I am a diabetic taking Galvus met 50/500. My doctor here advised me to have it after meals but I also have friends who were advised by their doctor to have it before meals. Which is the best time? Thank You
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Galvusmet is a brand name of a combination drug containing vildagliptin and metformin. It is very much effective in controlling blood sugar level.
Best time to take this drug is just after meals. It is more active in a full stomach than empty stomach. More over side effects like gastritis are minimal when you take this drug in a full stomach.
So your doctor is right and I also suggest you to take this after meals.
Wishing you good health,
Regards.
Dr Shinas Hussain
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Should Galvus Be Taken Before Meals?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Galvusmet is a brand name of a combination drug containing vildagliptin and metformin. It is very much effective in controlling blood sugar level. Best time to take this drug is just after meals. It is more active in a full stomach than empty stomach. More over side effects like gastritis are minimal when you take this drug in a full stomach. So your doctor is right and I also suggest you to take this after meals. Wishing you good health, Regards. Dr Shinas Hussain