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I am currently taking Istamet for diabetes, and my blood sugar levels are 120/150 mg/dL. Since this medication is expensive, what are some cost-effective alternative medicines or generic substitutes I can use?

Asked by Male, 55 · 3 days ago

Your current blood sugar levels of 120/150 mg/dL are excellent and show your treatment is highly effective. To manage costs, you can safely switch to generic equivalents. Your current medication, Istamet, is a combination of two active ingredients: sitagliptin and metformin. Generic versions contain the same active components, offering the same efficacy and safety at a much lower price. Please consult your prescribing doctor before making any changes. They can easily write you a prescription for a cost-effective generic alternative of sitagliptin and metformin to ensure your transition is seamless, safe, and pocket-friendly.
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I am currently taking Istamet for diabetes, and my blood sugar levels are 120/150 mg/dL. Since this medication is expensive, what are some cost-effective alternative medicines or generic substitutes I can use?

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