Other symptoms or health concernsDiabetesType 2 diabetesGlimepiride

Glimepiride

About Glimepiride

Helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes
Used when diet, exercise and weight loss are not enough
Usually taken as a tablet before or with the first main meal
Can be used alone or with other diabetes medicines
Read the patient leaflet before starting this medicine

Glimepiride is a medicine that may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is usually prescribed as tablets for adults whose blood sugar is not well controlled by diet, exercise and weight loss alone. It works best as part of a healthy lifestyle and may be used on its own or together with other diabetes medicines. Results can vary from person to person, and not everyone responds in the same way. This medicine helps your body produce more insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows sugar to move from the blood into the cells. This can lower your blood sugar level and may help reduce symptoms of high blood sugar, such as feeling very thirsty and needing to urinate often. The effect is usually noticed within a few days to weeks.

Dosage and usage

Take it once a day, shortly before or during breakfast or your first main meal. Swallow the tablet whole with some water. Try to take it at the same time each day. If you need to take more than one tablet a day, follow your doctor's advice. Do not change the dose yourself. If you take too much, contact your doctor or pharmacist straight away, as too much can lower your blood sugar too much. If you forget a dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the usual time. Never take a double dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor, as your blood sugar may rise.

What Glimepiride contains

Side effects

Precautions

This medicine is suitable for most people, but you should not use it if you are allergic to glimepiride, other sulfonylureas or any of the other ingredients, if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have severe liver or kidney problems. Take extra care if you often have low blood sugar, eat irregularly or skip meals, drink alcohol, are older, or have reduced kidney or liver function. Men should be careful when driving if they are prone to hypos. Women should take extra care during hormonal changes such as pregnancy or the menopause. Some medicines, including certain antibiotics, painkillers and blood pressure medicines, can affect how it works or increase the risk of low blood sugar, so speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you use other medicines. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor considers it necessary.

What does Glimepiride cost?

Prices
Dosage & pack size	Price
Glimepiride 1 mg 90 tabl.	£29.00
Glimepiride 2 mg 90 tabl.	£32.00
Glimepiride 3 mg 90 tabl.	£34.00
Glimepiride 4 mg 90 tabl.	£37.00

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