Glyburide

Pronounced GLY-byoo-ride

Brand names: DiaBeta, Glynase

Type: Sulfonylurea (diabetes medicine) · All Diabetes Medicines

What Glyburide is used for

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Diabetes in pregnancy in selected cases, on specialist advice

◆ Kidney note

Often avoided when kidney function is reduced, because active breakdown products build up and prolong low blood sugar.

Common side effects

  • Low blood sugar symptoms
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Heartburn

Important cautions

  • Can cause low blood sugar that lasts a long time, especially in older adults and people with kidney problems
  • Alcohol increases the low blood sugar risk

How it comes

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

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