Pioglitazone and Glimepiride (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Pioglitazone and Glimepiride

Pioglitazone and glimepiride can potentially interact with a number of medicines (see Drug Interactions With Pioglitazone and Glimepiride).
 

Pioglitazone and Glimepiride: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking pioglitazone and glimepiride if you have:
 
  • Kidney problems, including kidney failure
  • Liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis
  • Heart problems of any kind, especially congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Adrenal insufficiency or adrenal fatigue
  • Pituitary gland problems
  • An upcoming surgery
  • Any allergies, including allergies to sulfa drugs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Duetact and Pregnancy)
  • Having problems getting pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Premenopausal without regular menstrual periods.
     
Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Pioglitazone and Glimepiride to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;