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GLUCOPHAGE gastrointestinal rates in a U.S. program

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Priya Natarajan, MD - Clinical pharmacology, Dublin

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One U.S. double-blind program in type 2 diabetes enrolled 141 people on GLUCOPHAGE and 145 people on placebo. Diarrhea was reported in 53% of people on GLUCOPHAGE and 12% of people on placebo. Nausea or vomiting was reported in 26% of people on GLUCOPHAGE and 8% of people on placebo. Diarrhea led to discontinuation of GLUCOPHAGE in 6% of people.

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Generic metformin 500 mg, sixty tablets - the starting strength sold as Glucophage 500 mg, checked October 2026. GoodRx lists 500 mg x 60 at $9.00 retail and $9.00 with a coupon. Extended-release tablets are priced under different NDCs. Kaelis Med does not dispense.

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Sources

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