Rosiglitazone and glimepiride is a prescription medication that is approved to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how rosiglitazone and glimepiride works to lower blood sugar levels and lists some potential side effects of the drug.
This eMedTV article explains that there are potential side effects of rosiglitazone and glimepiride, including high blood pressure, headaches, and a sore throat. This page also highlights some of the more serious side effects of the medication.
What is rosiglitazone and glimepiride used for? This eMedTV segment explains that this combination drug is used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and producing more insulin in the body.
This eMedTV Web page explains that the usual starting rosiglitazone and glimepiride dosage is 4 mg/1 mg once a day. This page also describes some tips on when and how to take the medication and explains how your dosage will be determined.
As this eMedTV page explains, there are potential drug interactions with rosiglitazone and glimepiride and other drugs, such as thyroid medications, oral contraceptives, and niacin. This page explains how these drug interactions can lead to problems.
This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at several precautions and warnings with rosiglitazone and glimepiride, including the danger of taking the drug while pregnant and possible allergic reactions. This page also covers who should avoid the drug.
