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MESALAMINE vs METFORMIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MESALAMINE vs METFORMIN: Safety Overview

Metric MESALAMINE METFORMIN
Total FAERS Reports 19,475 90,968
Deaths Reported 1,744 11,550
Death Rate 9.0% 12.7%
Hospitalizations 6,015 40,702
Average Patient Age 49.8 yrs 61.9 yrs
% Female Patients 46.7% 54.3%
FDA Approval Date Apr 14, 2025 Apr 11, 2003
Manufacturer Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC A-S Medication Solutions
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued