Precautions and Warnings With Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride?

You should not take this drug if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Avandaryl, rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia), glimepiride (Amaryl), or any inactive component used to make rosiglitazone and glimepiride. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make rosiglitazone and glimepiride.
     
  • Have diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening condition that may occur with uncontrolled diabetes). This condition needs to be treated with insulin.

 

Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride Warnings and Precautions: Summary

There are several situations where rosiglitazone and glimepiride should not be taken, along with a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with this drug. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions for rosiglitazone and glimepiride were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the warnings or precautions that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;