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This is exciting news for those people who can't take Metformin in either the immediate release or extended release (XR) form. Hopefully in 2-3 years, Metformin DR (delayed release) will be approved (it's halfway through clinical trials). This drug would be especially helpful for people who can't take metformin because of kidney disease, but it may also help those who can't take metformin for other reasons. It would also reduce the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare and serious side effect of metformin. Maybe in the future everyone will be on Metformin DR? It is taken once daily, does not need to be titrated slowly at the start of taking it, and has 40% less of the drug with the same efficacy.
Here is a news story about the drug, and the manufacturer's website info, which explains the benefits very well:
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/thr...-treatment-options-for-type-2-patients.82437/
http://elcelyx.com/drugs-in-development/metformin-dr/
Here is a news story about the drug, and the manufacturer's website info, which explains the benefits very well:
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/thr...-treatment-options-for-type-2-patients.82437/
http://elcelyx.com/drugs-in-development/metformin-dr/
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