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Prandimet

repaglinide / metformin
Used for Diabetes Type 2
Used for Diabetes Type 2

Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) is a combination of two medications used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Both brand and generic versions of this medication have been discontinued and are no longer available in the United States.

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Sarah Lobello Pearson, PharmD
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Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 2, 2022
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What is Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide)?

What is Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) used for?

  • Type 2 diabetes

How Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) works

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Drug Facts

Common BrandsPrandimet (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassBiguanide / Meglitinide
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide)

What is Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide)?
Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) is an oral medication that combines metformin and repaglinide. It's used to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes when other medications haven't worked. It works for controlling blood sugar in two ways. Repaglinide causes your pancreas to make more insulin, which leads to a drop in blood sugar. While metformin lowers the amount of sugar your body makes and absorbs, and allows you to use your body's natural insulin better.
Is Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) still available?
No, Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's unclear why this medication was discontinued.
What can I use instead of Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide)?
Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) has been discontinued, but there are medications that work similarly for type 2 diabetes that you can take. Metformin and repaglinide are both available on their own in several different strengths. There are also some combination medications that include metformin like Janumet (metformin / sitagliptin) and Kombiglyze (metformin / saxagliptin). There are a lot of different treatment options available for type 2 diabetes. Talk to your provider to find the best medication for you.
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Interactions between Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) and other drugs

Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

  • Acetrizoic Acid
  • Diatrizoate
  • Ethiodized Oil
  • Gemfibrozil
  • Iobenzamic Acid
  • Iobitridol
  • Iocarmic Acid
  • Iocetamic Acid
  • Iodamide
  • Iodipamide
  • Iodixanol
  • Iodohippuric Acid
  • Iodopyracet
  • Iodoxamic Acid
  • Ioglicic Acid
  • Ioglycamic Acid
  • Iohexol
  • Iomeprol
  • Iopamidol
  • Iopanoic Acid
  • Iopentol
  • Iophendylate
  • Iopromide
  • Iopronic Acid
  • Ioseric Acid
  • Iosimide
  • Iotasul
  • Iothalamate
  • Iotrolan
  • Iotroxic Acid
  • Ioxaglate
  • Ioxitalamic Acid
  • Ipodate
  • Metrizamide
  • Metrizoic Acid
  • Tyropanoate Sodium

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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What are alternatives to Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide)?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide). Compare a few possible alternatives below.
Prandimet (metformin / repaglinide)
Used for:

  • Type 2 diabetes

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Metformin
Used for:

  • Type 2 diabetes

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Repaglinide
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