Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride

Rosiglitazone and glimepiride can potentially interact with a number of medicines.
 
(Click Drug Interactions with Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride for more information about this drug and other medicines.)
 

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

Prior to taking rosiglitazone and glimepiride, you should talk with your healthcare provider if you have:
 
  • Kidney problems, including kidney failure or renal 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 Avandaryl and Pregnancy)
  • Having problems getting pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Pre-menopausal without regular menstrual periods.
     
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take this drug.)
 
(Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride Continued: Page 5)
Pages:

Previous 1   2   3   4   5   6 Next

Add this article to your Favorites     Email this article     Print
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;