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2. Sulfonylurea - Wikipedia

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   Sulfonylureas – as opposed to metformin, the thiazolidinediones, pramlintide and other newer treatments – may induce hypoglycemia as a result of excesses in insulin production and release. Hypoglycemia appears to happen more often with sulfonylureas than compared to other treatments. [17]

3. Metformin - Wikipedia

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   Combined metformin and sulfonylurea therapy did appear to lead to a higher risk of hypoglycemia. [213] Metformin is available combined with the sulfonylureas glipizide (Metaglip) and glibenclamide (US: glyburide) (Glucovance). Generic formulations of metformin/glipizide and metformin/glibenclamide are available (the latter is more popular).

4. Diabetes medication - Wikipedia

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   Sulfonylureas are useful only in type 2 diabetes, as they work by stimulating endogenous release of insulin. They work best with patients over 40 years old who have had diabetes mellitus for under ten years. They cannot be used with type 1 diabetes, or diabetes of pregnancy. They can be safely used with metformin or glitazones.

5. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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   In one study, type 2 diabetes patients showed a “significant reduction” in a cardiovascular composite when treated with metformin compared to those treated with sulfonylurea, another popular ...

6. How Long Will It Take to Lose Weight on Metformin?

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   People on sulfonylureas, for example, may need to take a lower dose if they take metformin as the combo can increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). KucherAV/istockphoto

7. Glimepiride - Wikipedia

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   Glimepiride is an antidiabetic medication within the sulfonylurea class, primarily prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes. [1] [2] It is regarded as a second-line option compared to metformin, due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy. [1]

8. Sitagliptin/metformin - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, sitagliptin/metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. [5] [6]In the European Union, sitagliptin/metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes; in combination with a sulfonylurea as an adjunct to diet and exercise "in people ...

9. ATC code A10 - Wikipedia

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   ATC code A10 Drugs used in diabetes is a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products.