Comparing Metformin vs Amaryl
Metformin | Amaryl |
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Metformin | Amaryl (glimepiride) |
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Prescription only
Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2. Amaryl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Diabetes, Type 2
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More about Metformin | More about Amaryl (glimepiride) | ||||||||
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 650 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Amaryl has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: metformin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Amaryl side effects in more detail. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Glumetza |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4.5 hours |
3.4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 365 drugs are known to interact with metformin:
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A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with Amaryl:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 03, 1995 |
November 30, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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