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Spoke to the doctor's PA yesterday. Had to stop taking metformin as it made my ankles and feet swell. So they have given me glipizide. He told me to make sure I eat 30 minutes after taking the medication. Two questions:
1. Does it have to be 30 minutes or can I eat sooner if I want. I'm not a breakfast person and a lot of times I forget to eat, so was wondering if I can take the medication then fix myself something and eat it then or do I have to wait 30 minutes.
2. When they say take it with food, how much food? Will a piece of toast or an apple be enough or do I need to have a full breakfast (whatever that might be).
Kind of stupid questions but this is all new to me. I've never taken any prescription medications ever and I've never been a breakfast person ever since I was in grammar school. Sometimes I have some oatmeal, but not until late morning. Now I'm going to have to start making breakfasts and honestly the only thing I can think of to have is oatmeal or toast.
Thanks for any help.
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