Diabetes
This page contains the most recent discussion threads pertaining to Diabetes, as well as a list of all of the drugs falling within this category.Diabetes Overview
Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to the hormone's effects. Classic symptoms include thirst, polyuria, weight loss, and blurred vision. If left untreated, the disease can lead to various health complications, including disorders of the cardiovascular system, eye, kidney, ...
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Recent Diabetes Forums: 
Wegovy Skin Sensitivity
Has anyone experienced skin sensitivity while on Wegovy? My skin feels like I have a sunburn. It's not hot, but feels real tight and hurts when touched or clothing moves or anything. No rash. Wegovy is the only new thing but it didn't happen til I had been taking it for 6 or 7 weeks. ## Yes! I am experiencing this also. Skin feels so sensitive, burning, sore to touch, clothes and touch uncomfortable. Did not start until higher dosages. ## I can't find anything listing this as a known side effect. Are either of you on any other medications? Have you consulted your respective doctors? The FDA lists the typical Wegovy side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. Ref: Wegovy Information ## I am not taking any other medications. I did f...
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Has anyone experienced skin sensitivity while on Wegovy? My skin feels like I have a sunburn. It's not hot, but feels real tight and hurts when touched or clothing moves or anything. No rash. Wegovy is the only new thing but it didn't happen til I had been taking it for 6 or 7 weeks. ## Yes! I am experiencing this also. Skin feels so sensitive, burning, sore to touch, clothes and touch uncomfortable. Did not start until higher dosages. ## I can't find anything listing this as a known side effect. Are either of you on any other medications? Have you consulted your respective doctors? The FDA lists the typical Wegovy side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. Ref: Wegovy Information ## I am not taking any other medications. I did f...
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Metanx Usage in Treatment for Neuropathy due to Pernicious Anemia
I read somewhere that Metanx should not be taken for neuropathy due to pernicious anemia. Is this correct? I now take Neurontin and sometimes Norco. These meds do not get rid of the pain, they just take the "edge" off of it. Thank you. ## If you take Metanx, it may cause incorrect results on the blood work for Pernicious Anemia, which could lead someone to believe that they no longer have it. So the warning is related to that, since if your condition improves, or worsens, you may not know due to false results. Ref: Folate Information Has your doctor advised you to try Metanx? What dose are you on of the Norco, and Neurontin?
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I read somewhere that Metanx should not be taken for neuropathy due to pernicious anemia. Is this correct? I now take Neurontin and sometimes Norco. These meds do not get rid of the pain, they just take the "edge" off of it. Thank you. ## If you take Metanx, it may cause incorrect results on the blood work for Pernicious Anemia, which could lead someone to believe that they no longer have it. So the warning is related to that, since if your condition improves, or worsens, you may not know due to false results. Ref: Folate Information Has your doctor advised you to try Metanx? What dose are you on of the Norco, and Neurontin?
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Ozempic and Nuvigil
Anyone taking Ozempic and Nuvigil? I don't seem to be getting the desired effects. Wondering if the Ozempic has anything to do with it? ## I didn't find any interactions, or contraindications listed. Ref: Ozempic and Nuvigil Information. What desired effects were you expecting? Typical side effects may include administration site reaction, anorexia, nervousness, and insomnia.
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Anyone taking Ozempic and Nuvigil? I don't seem to be getting the desired effects. Wondering if the Ozempic has anything to do with it? ## I didn't find any interactions, or contraindications listed. Ref: Ozempic and Nuvigil Information. What desired effects were you expecting? Typical side effects may include administration site reaction, anorexia, nervousness, and insomnia.
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Wegovy and Rapid Weight Loss
Hello all, I am fairly healthy besides my weight. Usually consume about 1600 calories daily. Workout 3x a week or more. Started Wegovy two days ago... Starting Weight: 200 Current Weight: 194 Has anyone else lost 6lbs in two days?!?! I haven't even defecated... I'm drinking the same amount of water... ## I was wondering if anyone is discovering that Wegovy is not what they thought it was for weight loss? I have been on this for going on 12 weeks. I just injected my last 1 mg syringe. I will titration up next week. I started at 164 and am only down to 154 - so 10 pounds in about 12 weeks. I am 5 feet tall. I am having all the gastric stuff, slight nausea, constipation. I just thought if I put in the work (walking at least 6,000 steps a day, eating well) I would have lost more wei...
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Hello all, I am fairly healthy besides my weight. Usually consume about 1600 calories daily. Workout 3x a week or more. Started Wegovy two days ago... Starting Weight: 200 Current Weight: 194 Has anyone else lost 6lbs in two days?!?! I haven't even defecated... I'm drinking the same amount of water... ## I was wondering if anyone is discovering that Wegovy is not what they thought it was for weight loss? I have been on this for going on 12 weeks. I just injected my last 1 mg syringe. I will titration up next week. I started at 164 and am only down to 154 - so 10 pounds in about 12 weeks. I am 5 feet tall. I am having all the gastric stuff, slight nausea, constipation. I just thought if I put in the work (walking at least 6,000 steps a day, eating well) I would have lost more wei...
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Wegovy and Insurance coverage
Has anyone had luck with insurance coverage? If so, what plan and is it a small business or large business corporate policy? ## I'm in Massachusetts and Wegovy is covered by my Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare plan. ## I'm currently on a large business insurance plan and was pleasantly surprised to find out that Wegovy is covered for me. My company is working with ibgportland, which covers it by the plan. Every insurance plan is different, but it might be worth reaching out to your insurance company to see what options are available to you. It can definitely be frustrating dealing with insurance coverage, but don't give up hope! ## I have HP but they won’t cover it, even though my BMI is over 27 and I have an obesity related condition. I had a BMI of 30 but my previous insur...
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Has anyone had luck with insurance coverage? If so, what plan and is it a small business or large business corporate policy? ## I'm in Massachusetts and Wegovy is covered by my Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare plan. ## I'm currently on a large business insurance plan and was pleasantly surprised to find out that Wegovy is covered for me. My company is working with ibgportland, which covers it by the plan. Every insurance plan is different, but it might be worth reaching out to your insurance company to see what options are available to you. It can definitely be frustrating dealing with insurance coverage, but don't give up hope! ## I have HP but they won’t cover it, even though my BMI is over 27 and I have an obesity related condition. I had a BMI of 30 but my previous insur...
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Mounjaro and memory loss
Has anyone experienced sudden memory loss while taking Mounjaro? I noticed it a couple of weeks after starting. It was not the normal "aging" loss - it was more pronounced and happened suddenly. I know it could have been a TIA, but it did seem coincidental. ## It is not listed among the known side effects provided by the FDA. They typically include nausea, stomach pain, elevated heart rate, and heartburn. Ref: Mounjaro Information Have you consulted your doctor? Are you on any other medications? ## I am currently experiencing it. ## I had a severe bad reaction to mounjaro and trying to flush it out of my body now. But today I spent 15 mins trying to remember that I ate a donut just before it happened. I could still taste it but couldn't figure out what I last ate 30 mins pri...
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Has anyone experienced sudden memory loss while taking Mounjaro? I noticed it a couple of weeks after starting. It was not the normal "aging" loss - it was more pronounced and happened suddenly. I know it could have been a TIA, but it did seem coincidental. ## It is not listed among the known side effects provided by the FDA. They typically include nausea, stomach pain, elevated heart rate, and heartburn. Ref: Mounjaro Information Have you consulted your doctor? Are you on any other medications? ## I am currently experiencing it. ## I had a severe bad reaction to mounjaro and trying to flush it out of my body now. But today I spent 15 mins trying to remember that I ate a donut just before it happened. I could still taste it but couldn't figure out what I last ate 30 mins pri...
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Jardiance and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
I’ve only been on jardiance for 3 days. Day 1 and 2 we’re totally fine, and it’s been working great for my blood sugar. But I was having some abdominal pain and tested my ketones and it came back as moderate. Does anyone else always have ketones on jardiance? ## Did you only check that once, or did you check more? What you've described was only one check, so that doesn't really translate into always having ketones while on Jardiance. However, people have been known to experience diabetic ketoacidosis, while on Jardiance, so you should make sure to check your ketones regularly, and inform your doctor of the results. Other side effects, as reported by the FDA, may include nausea, increased urination, waking up at night to urinate, hypotension, and arthralgia. Ref...
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I’ve only been on jardiance for 3 days. Day 1 and 2 we’re totally fine, and it’s been working great for my blood sugar. But I was having some abdominal pain and tested my ketones and it came back as moderate. Does anyone else always have ketones on jardiance? ## Did you only check that once, or did you check more? What you've described was only one check, so that doesn't really translate into always having ketones while on Jardiance. However, people have been known to experience diabetic ketoacidosis, while on Jardiance, so you should make sure to check your ketones regularly, and inform your doctor of the results. Other side effects, as reported by the FDA, may include nausea, increased urination, waking up at night to urinate, hypotension, and arthralgia. Ref...
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Ozempic and Skin Sensitivity
After seven weeks on Ozempic the skin on my upper back and sides have become very sensitive to the touch, like a sunburn but no redness. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm on my third week of the .5 dose. No weight loss yet. ## Hello, Christi! How are you doing? Has there been any change? I suggest contacting your doctor to be safe, since there is a warning about Ozempic potentially causing some serious side effects involving pain in the stomach, side, and abdomen. The FDA lists other side effects as possibly including anxiety, headache, constipation, rapid heart rate, and increased hunger. Ref: Ozempic Information ## Yes! This is common now that I am researching it more. Check out other forums. It’s there. Not sure if dose dependent ## My upper back especially feels awful,...
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After seven weeks on Ozempic the skin on my upper back and sides have become very sensitive to the touch, like a sunburn but no redness. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm on my third week of the .5 dose. No weight loss yet. ## Hello, Christi! How are you doing? Has there been any change? I suggest contacting your doctor to be safe, since there is a warning about Ozempic potentially causing some serious side effects involving pain in the stomach, side, and abdomen. The FDA lists other side effects as possibly including anxiety, headache, constipation, rapid heart rate, and increased hunger. Ref: Ozempic Information ## Yes! This is common now that I am researching it more. Check out other forums. It’s there. Not sure if dose dependent ## My upper back especially feels awful,...
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Mounjaro Community Forum
First month started with 5 mg. Just started the next month with 7.5 mg. Lost 14 pounds. Used to take 3 meds total. Now just once/week Mounjaro injection and Jardiance 25 mg daily. Morning sugars 120. ## That's awesome! So very glad that it's working so well for you. Have you experienced any of the side effects the FDA warns about, such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain? Ref: Mounjaro Information ## I just started on Monday and so far I have had no negatives happen. Wondering if I'm in the right spot? I'm looking for an active forum dedicated to Mounjaro? ## Hi, I’ve been on a 2.5mg dose of Mounjaro for 3 weeks. This is for weight loss, not diabetes. Down 16 lbs but 10 were in the first week. Seeking info on what y’all are eating, caloric inta...
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First month started with 5 mg. Just started the next month with 7.5 mg. Lost 14 pounds. Used to take 3 meds total. Now just once/week Mounjaro injection and Jardiance 25 mg daily. Morning sugars 120. ## That's awesome! So very glad that it's working so well for you. Have you experienced any of the side effects the FDA warns about, such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain? Ref: Mounjaro Information ## I just started on Monday and so far I have had no negatives happen. Wondering if I'm in the right spot? I'm looking for an active forum dedicated to Mounjaro? ## Hi, I’ve been on a 2.5mg dose of Mounjaro for 3 weeks. This is for weight loss, not diabetes. Down 16 lbs but 10 were in the first week. Seeking info on what y’all are eating, caloric inta...
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Ozempic to Wegovy
Hi! I have been taking Ozempic for weight loss (off-label), and I am currently on a 0.5 dose. I have decided to switch to Wegovy instead and plan to start in a week. Since I have been taking a 0.5 dose of Ozempic, should I start Wegovy at that same dose? I am thinking it should be okay since it's literally the same drug and my body has already adjusted to it. Thank you in advance for any feedback. ## Your doctor should be able to direct you in how to switch from one to the other, the maximum dose of Wegovy has been shown to help more with weight loss than the lower dose Ozempic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas, and diarrhea. Ref: Semaglutide Information How has your weight loss been going, so far?
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Hi! I have been taking Ozempic for weight loss (off-label), and I am currently on a 0.5 dose. I have decided to switch to Wegovy instead and plan to start in a week. Since I have been taking a 0.5 dose of Ozempic, should I start Wegovy at that same dose? I am thinking it should be okay since it's literally the same drug and my body has already adjusted to it. Thank you in advance for any feedback. ## Your doctor should be able to direct you in how to switch from one to the other, the maximum dose of Wegovy has been shown to help more with weight loss than the lower dose Ozempic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas, and diarrhea. Ref: Semaglutide Information How has your weight loss been going, so far?
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Diabetes Medications (204 results)
- ACARBOSE 5 discussions
- ACETOHEXAMIDE
- ACTOPLUS MET Metformin + Pioglitazone Hydrochloride2 discussions
- ACTOPLUS MET XR Pioglitazone Hydrochloride + Metformin Hydrochloride
- ACTOS Pioglitazone8 discussions
- ADLYXIN Lixisenatide
- ADMELOG Insulin Lispro
- AFREZZA Insulin Human1 discussion
- ALBIGLUTIDE
- ALOGLIPTIN
- ALOGLIPTIN + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- ALOGLIPTIN + PIOGLITAZONE
- ALOND Zopolrestat3 discussions
- AMARYL Glimepiride24 discussions
- APIDRA Insulin Glulisine Recombinant1 discussion
- AVANDAMET Metformin + Rosiglitazone
- AVANDARYL Glimepiride + Rosiglitazone Maleate2 discussions
- AVANDIA Rosiglitazone8 discussions
- BASAGLAR Insulin Glargine1 discussion
- BETA-D GLUCOSE Glucose
- BEXAGLIFLOZIN
- BRENZAVVY Bexagliflozin
- BYDUREON Exenatide
- BYDUREON BCISE Exenatide Synthetic
- BYETTA Exenatide12 discussions
- CANAGLIFLOZIN 1 discussion
- CANAGLIFLOZIN + METFORMIN
- CHLORPROPAMIDE 1 discussion
- CHOICE DM BAR Glucose1 discussion
- CHOICE DM TF
- DAPAGLIFLOZIN 1 discussion
- DAPAGLIFLOZIN + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- DAPAGLIFLOZIN + METFORMIN + SAXAGLIPTIN
- DAPAGLIFLOZIN + SAXAGLIPTIN
- DASIGLUCAGON
- DDAVP Desmopressin1 discussion
- DDAVP NASAL Desmopressin
- DESMOPRESSIN 3 discussions
- DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE (NEEDS NO REFRIGERATION) Desmopressin Acetate
- DEX4 GLUCOSE Glucose
- DIABETA Glyburide
- DIABINESE Chlorpropamide
- DIACHROME
- DUETACT Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
- DULAGLUTIDE
- DYMELOR Acetohexamide
- EMPAGLIFLOZIN
- EMPAGLIFLOZIN + LINAGLIPTIN
- EMPAGLIFLOZIN + LINAGLIPTIN + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- EMPAGLIFLOZIN + METFORMIN
- ENSURE GLUCERNA BAR Glucose
- ERTUGLIFLOZIN
- ERTUGLIFLOZIN + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- ERTUGLIFLOZIN + SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE
- EXENATIDE 1 discussion
- EXTRANEAL Icodextrin
- EXUBERA Insulin Recombinant Human1 discussion
- FARXIGA Dapagliflozin7 discussions
- FIASP Insulin Aspart
- FORTAMET Metformin3 discussions
- GLIMEPIRIDE 82 discussions
- GLIMEPIRIDE + PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE
- GLIMEPIRIDE + ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE
- GLIPIZIDE 43 discussions
- GLIPIZIDE + METFORMIN
- GLUCERNA SHAKE 1 discussion
- GLUCOPHAGE Metformin30 discussions
- GLUCOPHAGE XR Metformin1 discussion
- GLUCOSE 76 discussions
- GLUCOTROL Glipizide3 discussions
- GLUCOTROL XL Glipizide
- GLUCOVANCE Glyburide + Metformin10 discussions
- GLUMETZA Metformin1 discussion
- GLUTOSE 15 Glucose
- GLUTOSE 45 Glucose
- GLYBURIDE 59 discussions
- GLYBURIDE + METFORMIN 2 discussions
- GLYBURIDE (MICRONIZED) Glyburide
- GLYCEROL MOLAURATE
- GLYLORIN Glycerol Molaurate
- GLYNASE Glyburide26 discussions
- GLYSET Miglitol
- GLYXAMBI Empagliflozin + Linagliptin
- HUMALOG Insulin Lispro3 discussions
- ICODEXTRIN
- INSTA-GLUCOSE Glucose
- INSULIN ASPART
- INSULIN ASPART + INSULIN ASPART PROTAMINE 2 discussions
- INSULIN DEGLUDEC
- INSULIN DEGLUDEC + INSULIN ASPART
- INSULIN DEGLUDEC + LIRAGLUTIDE
- INSULIN DETEMIR
- INSULIN GLARGINE
- INSULIN GLARGINE + LIXISENATIDE
- INSULIN GLULISINE
- INSULIN LISPRO
- INSULIN LISPRO + INSULIN LISPRO PROTAMINE
- INVOKAMET Canagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- INVOKAMET XR Canagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- INVOKANA Canagliflozin9 discussions
- ISOPHANE INSULIN (NPH)
- ISULIN ASPART PROTAMINE + INSULIN ASPART
- JANUMET Metformin Hydrochloride + Sitagliptin Phosphate29 discussions
- JANUMET XR Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- JANUVIA Sitagliptin Phosphate41 discussions
- JARDIANCE Empagliflozin32 discussions
- JENTADUETO XR Linagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- JUVISYNC Sitagliptin + Simvastatin
- KAZANO Alogliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- KOMBIGLYZE XR Metformin Hydrochloride + Saxagliptin2 discussions
- LENTE INSULIN
- LEVEMIR Insulin Detemir3 discussions
- LINAGLIPTIN
- LINAGLIPTIN + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- LIRAGLUTIDE
- LIXISENATIDE
- LYUMJEV Insulin Lispro-aabc
- MANNITOL + SORBITOL
- METAGLIP Glipizide + Metformin
- METANX 80 discussions
- METFORMIN 681 discussions
- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE + SAXAGLIPTIN
- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE + SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE 1 discussion
- METFORMIN + PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 discussion
- METFORMIN + ROSIGLITAZONE
- MICRONASE Glyburide
- MIGLITOL
- MINIRIN Desmopressin Acetate1 discussion
- MONOJEL INSULIN REACTION GEL Glucose
- MOUNJARO Tirzepatide10 discussions
- MYXREDLIN Insulin Human
- NATEGLINIDE 4 discussions
- NESINA Alogliptin1 discussion
- NITE BITE TIMED-RELEASE GLUCOSE Glucose
- NOCDURNA Desmopressin Acetate
- NOCTIVA Desmopressin Acetate
- NOVOLOG MIX 50/50 Isulin Aspart Protamine + Insulin Aspart2 discussions
- NOVONORM Repaglinide
- ONGLYZA Saxagliptin Hydrochloride1 discussion
- ORINASE Tolbutamide
- OSENI Alogliptin + Pioglitazone
- OZEMPIC Semaglutide31 discussions
- PIMAGEDINE
- PIOGLITAZONE 21 discussions
- PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- PITRESSIN Vasopressin, ADH
- PRAMLINTIDE
- PRANDIMET Repaglinide + Metformin Hydrochloride
- PRANDIN Repaglinide1 discussion
- PRECOSE Acarbose
- QTERN Dapagliflozin + Saxagliptin
- QTERNMET XR Dapagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride + Saxagliptin Hydrochloride
- RAVICTI Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
- REGULAR INSULIN
- REGULAR INSULIN + ISOPHANE INSULIN (NPH)
- REPAGLINIDE 2 discussions
- REPAGLINIDE + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- RESOURCE DIABETIC
- REZULIN Troglitazone5 discussions
- REZVOGLAR Insulin Glargine-aglr
- RIOMET Metformin Hydrochloride2 discussions
- RIOMET ER Metformin Hydrochloride
- ROSIGLITAZONE 1 discussion
- RYBELSUS Semaglutide
- RYZODEG 70/30 Insulin Degludec + Insulin Aspart
- SAXAGLIPTIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- SAXENDA Liraglutide Recombinant
- SEGLUROMET Ertugliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- SEMAGLUTIDE
- SEMGLEE Insulin Glargine
- SEMILENTE INSULIN
- SITAGLIPTIN + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 2 discussions
- SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE 2 discussions
- SITAGLIPTIN + SIMVASTATIN
- SOLIQUA Insulin Glargine + Lixisenatide
- SORBITOL-MANNITOL Mannitol + Sorbitol1 discussion
- STARLIX Nateglinide
- STEGLATRO Ertugliflozin
- STEGLUJAN Ertugliflozin + Sitagliptin Phosphate
- STIMATE Desmopressin
- SYMLIN Pramlintide
- SYNJARDY Empagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- SYNJARDY XR Empagliflozin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- TANZEUM Albiglutide6 discussions
- TEPLIZUMAB
- TIRZEPATIDE
- TOLAZAMIDE
- TOLBUTAMIDE
- TOLINASE Tolazamide
- TOUJEO Insulin Glargine
- TRADJENTA Linagliptin4 discussions
- TRESIBA Insulin Degludec1 discussion
- TRIJARDY XR Empagliflozin + Linagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride
- TROGLITAZONE
- TRULICITY Dulaglutide1 discussion
- TZIELD Teplizumab-mzwv
- ULTRALENTE INSULIN
- VASOSTRICT Vasopressin
- VICTOZA Liraglutide15 discussions
- WEGOVY Semaglutide17 discussions
- XIGDUO XR Dapagliflozin +metformin Hydrochloride
- XULTOPHY Insulin Degludec + Liraglutide
- ZEGALOGUE Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride
- ZOPOLRESTAT