There are several combinations of oral medications for type 2 diabetes available. The purpose of combining these medications is simply for the ease of taking only one medication instead of two. The medications themselves work in the same way they would if taken separately. However they may be more costly when combined.
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Some people find taking one medication pill easier than two, so common combinations of some of the diabetes medications are now available together.
Actoplus Met – Actos and metformin
Avandaryl – Avandia and Amaryl
Avandamet – Avandia and metformin
Glucovance –Glyburinde and metformin
Metaglip – Glipizide and metformin
