Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride (Cont.)

Alternatives to Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride

In general, type 2 diabetes treatment begins with lifestyle changes. If lifestyle changes alone are not effective at managing diabetes, medication, such as rosiglitazone and glimepiride, may be necessary.
 
The main goal of diabetes medicine is to lower blood sugar levels enough to reduce your risk of developing problems related to diabetes, such as heart, nerve, eye, or kidney problems. Because rosiglitazone and glimepiride can lower blood sugar levels, people may be able to lower their risk for developing problems related to high blood sugar.
 
For most people, rosiglitazone and glimepiride 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 rosiglitazone and glimepiride with another diabetes medicine, such as metformin (Glucophage®) or insulin. You may also wish to consider a substitute for rosiglitazone and glimepiride. These substitutes could include other combination medications or other types of diabetes medications.
 
(Click Avandaryl Alternatives to learn more about alternatives for rosiglitazone and glimepiride. To learn about controlling diabetes through lifestyle choices, click on any of the links below:
 

Overdose With Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride

People who take too much rosiglitazone and glimepiride may have overdose symptoms that include:
 
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) (see Avandaryl and Blood Sugar)
  • Fainting
  • Shakiness
  • Fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
  • Confusion
  • Sweating.
     
If you happen to overdose on rosiglitazone and glimepiride, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Avandaryl Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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