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Are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?
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No different Drugs: These are two different drugs both used for treatment of Type2 Diabetes
Answered 12/26/2017
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No, but same class: Both are 2nd generation sulfonylurea drugs for treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. According to a review by the Utah gov't, they conclude: "Overall ranges of HbA1c reduction seen w/glimepiride, glipizide & glyburide treatment in current literature are similar & choice of antidiabetes therapy should be based on individual patient characteristics, including: efficacy, cost, (see below)
Answered 5/18/2021
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