Glimepiride is a prescription medicine used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how glimepiride works by increasing insulin production and also highlights dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
This eMedTV segment explains that there are potential side effects of glimepiride, including dizziness, nausea, and weakness. This page also highlights some of the more serious and rare side effects of the medication.
This eMedTV article explores glimepiride and depression, explaining that depression does not appear to be a common or rare side effect of glimepiride. This page also explains what to do if you notice any symptoms of depression while taking the drug.
What is glimepiride used for? This eMedTV resource discusses how glimepiride treats type 2 diabetes by producing more insulin and causing more sugar to be removed from the blood. This page also takes a look at using glimepiride in children.
Generally, people with type 2 diabetes may be given a starting dose of 1 mg or 2 mg of glimepiride. This eMedTV page covers some glimepiride dosing guidelines and tips on when and how to take the drug. The dose can be slowly increased if necessary.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, drug interactions with glimepiride can occur when glimepiride is taken with other medications, such as certain seizure medications, decongestants, diuretics, or oral contraceptives.
This portion of the eMedTV archives takes a look at several precautions and warnings with glimepiride, including potential drug interactions and the possible risks of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also covers who should avoid glimepiride.
There is currently a generic glimepiride available for sale in six different strengths. This portion of the eMedTV library highlights the different dosages available and lists the companies that currently manufacture generic glimepiride.
