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METAXALONE vs METFORMIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METAXALONE vs METFORMIN: Safety Overview

Metric METAXALONE METFORMIN
Total FAERS Reports 1,452 90,968
Deaths Reported 464 11,550
Death Rate 32.0% 12.7%
Hospitalizations 175 40,702
Average Patient Age 53.2 yrs 61.9 yrs
% Female Patients 80.6% 54.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 11, 2003
Manufacturer Asclemed USA, Inc. A-S Medication Solutions
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued