Glimepiride

Pronounced gly-MEP-ir-ide

Brand names: Amaryl

Type: Sulfonylurea (diabetes medicine) · All Diabetes Medicines

What Glimepiride is used for

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Used alone or combined with other diabetes medicines

◆ Kidney note

Started at a low dose when kidney function is reduced, because low blood sugar risk rises.

Common side effects

  • Low blood sugar symptoms
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea

Important cautions

  • Can cause low blood sugar, especially when meals are skipped or with alcohol

How it comes

Tablets. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.

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