Alternatives to Glucotrol
In general, treatment for
type 2 diabetes begins with lifestyle changes (for example, weight loss, exercise, and diet). If lifestyle changes alone are not effective in
managing diabetes, medication such as Glucotrol may be necessary.
The main goal of
diabetes medicine is to lower blood sugar levels enough to reduce the risk of developing problems related to diabetes, such as heart, nerve, eye, or kidney problems. Because Glucotrol can lower blood sugar levels, people may be able to lower their risk for developing these and other problems related to high blood sugar.
For most people, Glucotrol is quite effective at controlling blood sugar. It is also generally well tolerated. However, side effects can occur, or the medicine may not work as well as needed. In these cases, you may need to combine Glucotrol with another diabetes medicine, such as
metformin (
Glucophage®) or insulin. You may also wish to consider a substitute for Glucotrol. These substitutes could include other sulfonylureas or other
diabetes drugs, either by themselves or in combination.
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What If I Take an Overdose of Glucotrol?
People who take too much Glucotrol may have overdose symptoms that could include:
If you happen to overdose on Glucotrol, seek immediate medical attention.
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