Question 1

can i take my .5 mg of glimepiride in the late afternoon. i have trouble with low bs if i take it during the day. ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly OK.: There is no reason it can't be done, but there may be a reason it shouldn't be done. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 2

can it take several weeks for glimepiride to work?

Accepted Answer

First dose: With first dose of therapy after 3- 4 hrs usually you see a drop in sugar values. Continued use for more than 1 week has not changed the sugar values means the dose is inadequate or patient needs additional medicine to achieve sugar control.

Question 3

how long does it take amaryl (glimepiride) to work?

Accepted Answer

Amaryl (glimepiride) effect/time: Amaryl (glimepiride) works by stimulating beta cells in pancreas to produce insulin.It should start working right away as it gets absorped, if after two weeks you dont see its effect on blood sugar, than you will need to increase the dose gradually to the maximum dose , to see the ful effect.Often you have to use another drug with it like metformin or actose.

Question 4

please describe the medication: amaryl (glimepiride)?

Accepted Answer

Glimepiride for DIAB: Amaryl (glimepiride) is brand name for glemipiride, a long acting sulphonylurea used to treat diabetes mellitus.

Question 5

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 6

are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

how long does amaryl (glimepiride) stay in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Amaryl (glimepiride): Amaryl (glimepiride) has half life of 5 to 9 hours, after 5 half lives 95% of the drug is out of your system.So mutiply 5-9 by 5, so that makes it 25 to 45 hours.

Question 8

what should you do if you missed a dose of glimepiride?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Generally if you miss a dose, you take it as soon as you remember unless it’s almost time to take your next dose, then you would skip the missed dose.

Question 9

glimepiride made my vision blurry. how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: If you have type ii diabetes and you have uncontroled blood sugar, when you start glimepiride, your blood sugar gets under control and that can change the refractive index of your cornea and lens and that changes you vision. Make sure your blood sugar is in normal limit and then have your doctor check for need for glasses.

Question 10

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.

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Can i take my .5 mg of glimepiride in the late afternoon. i have trouble with low bs if i take it during the day. ?

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Can it take several weeks for glimepiride to work?

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How long does it take amaryl (glimepiride) to work?

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Please describe the medication: amaryl (glimepiride)?

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Can it be possible for you to overdose on glimepiride?

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Are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?

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How long does amaryl (glimepiride) stay in the blood?

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What should you do if you missed a dose of glimepiride?

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Glimepiride made my vision blurry. how long will it last?

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Whats the best dpp-4 inhibitor alternative to glimepiride?

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