What is the most important information I should know about Precose?
The information below is based on the dosage guidelines your doctor uses. Depending on your condition and medical history, your doctor may prescribe a different regimen. Do not change the dosage or stop taking your medication without your doctor’s approval. Adults: The recommended starting dose of Precose is 25 milligrams (mg) (half of a 50-mg tablet) 3 times a day, taken with the first bite of each main meal. Some people need to work up to this dose gradually and start with 25 mg only once a day. Your doctor will adjust your dosage at 4 to 8 week intervals, based on blood tests and your individual response to Precose. The maintenance dose of Precose is 50mg to 100mg 3 times a day with the first bite of each main meal. The maximum dose is 50mg three times daily for patients weighing 60 kilograms (kg) (60kg=132 pounds) or less and maxium 100mg three times daily for those weighing more than 60 kg. If you are also taking another oral antidiabetic medication or insulin and you show signs o
