Metformin is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It’s a generic medication that's available as the brand-name drugs Fortamet and Glumetza. The drug comes as an immediate-release and an extended ...

What Are the Benefits of Metformin? Metformin is the most commonly prescribed oral drug for diabetes. Of course, if you or a loved one receives treatment for diabetes, you probably already knew this.

In May 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that some makers of metformin extended release remove some of their tablets from the U.S. market. This is because an unacceptable ...

Rybelsus is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist available as a tablet. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin ...