Does Metformin Interact With Synthroid?
This is a study to determine the effects of adding liraglutide to an existing treatment of rosiglitazone (Avandia) and metformin, and then to compare the three-drug combination to therapy with rosiglitazone and metformin alone. This international study is currently recruiting patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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Metformin shows potential as a cancer drug
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