Question 1

can long term use of glimepiride cause pancreas to wear out/to get exhausted?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically: the Sulfonylurias do increase  or promote the secretion of insulin by the beta cells of the Pancreas and a "wear out" phenomenon has been postulated. Actually the main action of these drugs is to DECREASE the iinsulin RESISTANCE thus making the released insulin more EFFECTIVE in reducing blood sugar!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 2

can it be possible for you to overdose on glimepiride?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: to overdose on any medications but the results of the overdose would be variable.

Question 3

are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?

Accepted Answer

No different Drugs: These are two different drugs both used for treatment of Type2 Diabetes

Question 4

whats the best dpp-4 inhibitor alternative to glimepiride?

Accepted Answer

Consult your plan: If you have normal renal function the preferred brand for your healthplan is the one to take - if you feel there is a need to change from a sulfonylurea to a dpp4i. Dpp4is have the same efficacy in lowering bs as glimeperide. Dpp4is have been implicated in increased pancreatitis and pancreatic and thyroid cancers. A better choice if you have good renal function is metformin.

Question 5

which is better glucotrol (glipizide) or glimepiride?

Accepted Answer

Neither is my choice: Hi. I'm not a fan of sulfonylurea drugs (the class they're both in) and haven't written for any in years. Nevertheless, between the two, I'd prefer glimepiride by a slight margin.

Question 6

is it okay to take levaquin (levofloxacin) and glimepiride?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: An interaction check using eprocrates indicates that this combination may alter glycemic control. That means there is a risk or either or low blood sugar. You should monitor you glucose levels and discussmeds with you pcp.

Question 7

is almost constant heartburn effect of taking glimepiride?

Accepted Answer

Glimepiride/heartbur: It could be you can only know if you stop the med and heartburn goes away.But heartburn is a common symptom among all, especiallu diabetics.Wmen have 7 times more chance of having heartburn while on this med than men.87.5men versus12.5 men in a study published may 29, 2012 in a post marketing study among patients taking this drug.

Question 8

how dose amaryl (glimepiride) affect blood sugar, insulin?

Accepted Answer

Lowers blood sugar: Amaryl (glimepiride) stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which will cause the blood sugar to fall.  This release of Insulin occurs without relation to whether one has eaten, so if one goes a long period without eating, the blood sugar can become abnormally low.

Question 9

is it possible that my dermatographism may have been trigger by an allergic reaction to amaryl (glimepiride)?

Accepted Answer

Dermographism: This form of pressure related hives can be triggered by any allergy but is usually associated with an inherited tendency called atopy.

Question 10

is there any interaction between airtal (aceclofenac) and amaryl or glucophage (metformin) ? are they safe together ?

Accepted Answer

Warning : Combination might increases the chance of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).

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Are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?

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Whats the best dpp-4 inhibitor alternative to glimepiride?

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Which is better glucotrol (glipizide) or glimepiride?

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Is it okay to take levaquin (levofloxacin) and glimepiride?

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Is almost constant heartburn effect of taking glimepiride?

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How dose amaryl (glimepiride) affect blood sugar, insulin?

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Is it possible that my dermatographism may have been trigger by an allergic reaction to amaryl (glimepiride)?

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Is there any interaction between airtal (aceclofenac) and amaryl or glucophage (metformin) ? are they safe together ?

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