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METAXALONE vs METFORMIN\PIOGLITAZONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METAXALONE vs METFORMIN\PIOGLITAZONE: Safety Overview

Metric METAXALONE METFORMIN\PIOGLITAZONE
Total FAERS Reports 1,452 506
Deaths Reported 464 68
Death Rate 32.0% 13.4%
Hospitalizations 175 91
Average Patient Age 53.2 yrs 66.3 yrs
% Female Patients 80.6% 38.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Asclemed USA, Inc. N/A
Route ORAL N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A