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Glimepiride

Antidiabetic

Uses of Glimepiride

Glimepiride helps treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Side effects of Glimepiride

Hypoglycemia
Weight Gain
Flatulence
Diarrhoea
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness

How Glimepiride works

Glimepiride falls under the antidiabetic agent category. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that lowers blood glucose by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas.

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Expert Advice

Glimepiride is effective in lowering hyperglycemia and preventing diabetes's long-term complications.

Glimepiride should be taken preferably before or with the first important meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.

It's possible that your doctor can monitor your liver function frequently. Consult your doctor as soon as possible if you have any symptoms, including stomach pain, lack of appetite, yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice), or any other abnormal changes.

It is possible that Glimepiride, when combined with other antidiabetic medications, alcohol, or when meals are delayed or missed, can result in hypoglycemia.

Always keep some sweet food or fruit juice with you in case you start experiencing signs of hypoglycemia, such as cold sweats, chilly pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.

While taking Glimepiride, you should monitor your blood sugar frequently.

While taking Glimepiride, you should maintain your regular exercise routine, maintain a balanced diet, and take any additional diabetic medications as recommended by your doctor.

If you have persistent dizziness, joint pain, cold-like symptoms, or unexplained nausea or vomiting, consult your doctor immediately.

Frequently asked questions

No, using it during pregnancy may not be safe. Although there is a lack of information in human research, there is evidence from animal studies that this is harmful to a fetus. Your doctor will consider the risks and benefits before a prescription is given. Please consult your physician.

Within 1-2 hours, you must experience the benefit of Glimepiride.

No, it's likely unsafe to take this medicine during breastfeeding. According to limited human data, the medicine may enter the breast milk and harm the unborn baby.

Yes, it should be used with precaution, specifically if you have a history of kidney disorders or problems. Some patients may need a dosage modification of Glimepiride. If you have any problems, you should consult your doctor.

Yes, Glimepiride should be used with precaution, specifically if you have a history of liver disorders or problems. Some patients may need a dosage modification of the medicine. If you have any problems, you should consult your doctor.

It is not recommended to use any blood pressure-lowering medications (furosemide, atorvastatin), pain relievers (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen), blood thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin), vitamins D3, C, and B12, antidiabetic medications (liraglutide, rosuvastatin, dapagliflozin, metformin, glyburide, insulin, canagliflozin, sitagliptin, empagliflozin). Before using any prescription or over-the-counter medications, you must consult your doctor.

Do not use Glimepiride if you have an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to any of its components. Do not be taken with Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) & alcohol. The blood sugar-lowering effects of this medicine may be enhanced or decreased by alcohol use. We recommend that you consult a doctor as soon as possible.

No, stopping this medicine suddenly increases the chance of type 2 diabetes. You must take it for as long as your doctor prescribes.

No, it is unlikely to affect fertility in either men or women. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to justify any clear conclusion. Consult your doctor for the most accurate information.

Yes, it can cause low blood pressure (hypoglycemia). It is characterised by nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, perspiration, vertigo, a rapid heart rate, and feelings of anxiety or shivering.

No, Alcohol should be avoided because it could increase adverse effects such as lactic acidosis and increase the chance of low blood sugar.

No, there is no evidence that Glimepiride causes memory loss. However, the usage of this medicine has been linked to hypoglycemia, which may affect mental abilities and decrease alertness.

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