A patient diagnosed with Type II Diabetes asks you to explain how to take her medication. The prescription is for Glucotrol (glypizide) 20 mg/day. Glucotrol comes in 10mg extended-release tablets. The label reads: Take two tablets 3 times a day after mealtime by dissolving under the tongue. What is/are the error(s) on the label?
A) The tablet should be swallowed and not dissolved under the tongue.
B) Two 10mg tablets should be taken before breakfast, not three times a day, and not after a meal, but ~30minutes before a meal.
C) The tablet should be taken after meals on a full stomach.
D) Both A and B are correct.
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