Journal article
The Hypoglycemic Risk of Glyburide (Glibenclamide) Compared with Modified-Release Gliclazide
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The risk for hypoglycemia when taking glyburide compared with modified-release gliclazide remains to be established in older adults in routine care. We investigated the risk of a hospital encounter with hypoglycemia following a new prescription for glyburide compared with modified-release gliclazide.
METHODS: In 2 population-based matched retrospective cohort studies in Ontario, Canada, between 2002 and 2011, we examined older …
Authors
Clemens KK; McArthur E; Dixon SN; Fleet JL; Hramiak I; Garg AX
Journal
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, Vol. 39, , pp. 32–40
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.jcjd.2015.09.087
ISSN
1499-2671