:: Health Conditions - Diabetes
- Amaryl (Glimepiride)
Amaryl is the brand name of a drug Glimepiride.
Glimepiride (generic name for Amaryl) is in a class of drugs
called sulfonylureas. It is used in diabetes, to help control
blood sugar levels.
Amaryl - Glimepiride is used with diet and exercise to treat
type 2 diabetes. Insulin or metformin (Glucophage) may also
be used in combination with glimepiride, if necessary.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Amaryl 2mg is the most prescribed dose. Take the missed dose
as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for
the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next
regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this
medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a glimepiride overdose include hunger, nausea,
anxiety, cold sweats, weakness, drowsiness, unconsciousness,
and coma.
What are the possible side effects
of Amaryl?
Stop taking glimepiride and seek emergency medical attention
if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or
face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects from glimepiride result
mostly from blood sugar levels that are either too high or
too low. You should be familiar with the symptoms of both
high and low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both
conditions. Also, be sure your family and close friends know
how to help you in an emergency situation.
Low blood sugar may occur when too much glimepiride is taken;
when meals are missed or delayed; if you exercise more than
usual; during illness, especially with vomiting or diarrhea;
if you take other medications; after drinking alcohol; and
in other situations.
Hypoglycemia or Low blood sugar
has the following symptoms:
- shaking;
- headache;
- cold sweats;
- pale, cool skin;
- anxiety; and
- difficulty concentrating.
Keep hard, sugary candy; chocolate; fruit juice; or glucose
tablets on hand to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
Increased blood sugar may occur when not enough glimepiride
is taken; if you eat significantly more food than usual; if
you exercise less than usual; if you take other medications;
during fever or other illness; and in other situations.
Hyperglycemia or High blood sugar
has the following symptoms:
- increased thirst,
- increased hunger, and
- increased urination.
There may be an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular
(heart and blood vessels) complications with the use of glimepiride
when compared to the treatment of diabetes with diet or diet
plus insulin. The long-term use of glimepiride should be discussed
with your doctor.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
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