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Sulfonylurea / Biguanide Combinations

Sulfonylurea / biguanide combinations are used to lower blood sugar levels to treat diabetes type 2. Sulfonylureas does so by increasing insulin production in the pancreas. Biguanides work by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed through the intestines and made by the liver, and making the body more sensitive to insulin.

Why are sulfonylurea biguanide combinations prescribed?

  1. Diabetes Type 2 (100%)

Key takeaways

Sulfonylurea / biguanide combinations are used to treat Type 2 diabetes. They work by combining two types of diabetes treatments: a sulfonylurea and a biguanide. Sulfonylureas help your pancreas produce more insulin. Biguanides decrease the amount of glucose (sugar) your liver makes and improve your body's response to its natural insulin. These combinations are available as oral tablets. Examples include glyburide / metformin and glipizide / metformin. You can discuss with your healthcare team which option might be right for you.

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glyburide / metformin

as low as$12
GLYBURIDE; METFORMIN treats type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). It also helps your body use insulin more effectively. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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glipizide / metformin

as low as$33
Glipizide/Metformin is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise.This medicine helps your body to use insulin better. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. Glipizide/Metformin is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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