David, could you explain for me, the advantage of the taking Avandamet? My doctor had started me on just Avandia when I was first diagnosed Type 2, about 4 years ago, then after my rapid weight gain, he changed me to Avandamet, which I have been on since, and have not gained any more weight, and have even lost a little.
But, what is the advantage of taking BOTH (i.e.., Avandamet), rather than just taking Metformin?
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Metformin was also used in Europe for some time before US approval by the FDA, which adds to the safety factor.
It's also cheap. I can get 3 months' worth for $7 on my drug plan, which is about 4 cents a pill. Even if you don't have a drug plan, you can get a months' worth at WalMart for $4.
For those on a tight budget, this should be an important factor.