Question

A patient with type 2 diabetes is started on metformin 1 g twice daily. He develops gastrointestinal side effects. According to the BNF, which strategy can help reduce these side effects?

Accepted Answer

Use extended-release metformin formulation

Answer

Stop metformin immediately

Answer

Increase dose further to develop tolerance

Answer

Switch to sulfonylurea

Answer

Add insulin therapy

Practice question

A patient with type 2 diabetes is started on metformin 1 g twice daily. He develops gastrointestinal side effects. According to the BNF, which strategy can help reduce these side effects?