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CategoryLekiLeki
Evidence strengthStrong evidenceStrong evidence
Evidence Score4/55/5
User rating4.5 (76)4.3 (87)
Typical doseDetermined individually by a doctor, usually 500–2000 mg daily in divided doses, with mealsDepends on the indication and specific drug — usually 20–40 mg once daily, for the shortest time possible for the given indication
FormOral tablets, including extended-release (XR) forms that reduce gastrointestinal discomfortOral tablets or capsules
Average price
Monthly cost
Time to effectsLowering of glycemia is usually visible within days to weeks of starting therapy and reaching the target dose.Significant symptom reduction usually within a few days, full therapeutic effect after 1–4 weeks of regular use.
Who it's forPeople with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, qualified by a doctorPeople with gastroesophageal reflux disease or stomach/duodenal ulcers