What is Glimepiride?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: GlimepirideBrand:
Glimepride is a medium-to-long acting sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drug that is taken orally for Type II diabetes. It may be used in combination with metformin or insulin in patients whose hyperglycemia cannot be controlled by diet and exercise in conjunction with a single oral hypoglycemic agent.
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How do members experience Glimepiride?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 2,627 | 113 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 10 | 3 | |
| Diabetes insipidus | 1 | 0 | |
| Diabetes type 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 11 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 2 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 2 | |
| Blisters on hands | 1 | |
| Candida (fungal) infection | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 88 |
Member evaluations
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Dec 19, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
Bibs4me
evaluated on May 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Slight
- Side effects: None
motherg00se
evaluated on Jul 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: None
- Side effects: Mild
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