Question 1

are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

i took indomethicin 2 pills 50 mg x2 per day for 24 days. i also took metformin, glipizide and lisonopril with hydro(diuretic pill). i felt very tired?

Accepted Answer

Tiredness: Can be due to multiple factors including deconditioning, poor diet, poorly controlled disease, dehydration and side effects of the medication. With combination of lisonopril, diuretic and NSAID and Metformin . Renal function should be monitored

Question 4

have glipizide xl tablets that have and expiration date of6/30/13 are they still good?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: Although, no doctor or pharmacist would recommend that you take them, most likely they are just fine.

Question 5

i have a bottle of 5 mg glipizide tablets that i forgot to use. bottle says use before 7-27-18. are they still safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: Drug expiration dates are very arbitrary -- they mean only the drug's effectiveness and side effects haven't been tested after a longer time. If properly stored and not overheated, like in a car's glove box, almost certainly it's still effective with no increased risk of side effects. Anyway, this may be an arbitrary date, a year after the prescription.

Question 6

i started glipizide today with my metformin like my doctor said to  i have bad pain in my arms, stomach and legs? is that a side affect of the pill?

Accepted Answer

Glipizide: Stop the glipizide for a few days and see if things get better. If yes let your doctor know. If not, don't take any glipizide and see your doctor ASAP.

Don't forget to check your blood sugar .

Question 7

i am type2 dm taking amaryl (glimepiride)  1mg once daily.i am 30 year old female.i am not getting good control with tablet can i use insulin? which is safe?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: You have many options for treatment. First of all, we need to know if you really have type 2 diabetes. Ask your dr to perform a GAD-antibody test. If positive, you probably have LADA, a form of autoimmune diabetes which will necessitate the use of insulin. Other options for you include GLP-1 receptor agonists (victoza) or an SGLT2 inhibitor (invokana). Ask what your A1C target is as well.GoodLuck!

Question 8

when will my dad take the metformin prolonged tablet+glimepiride tablet? does he take it every day once at 8-9pm with a meal?

Accepted Answer

: This would be ok if his physician prescribed one dose daily. Especially with diabetic medications it's very important to take the dose at the same time every day.

Question 9

i found out there's an interaction between glimepiride and clarithromycin, which i just started (my doc didn't tell me). what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Actually: You are right there is a mild interaction, and you can actually take both, and be disciplined with measuring your glucose before meals and at bed-time.
Do not worry

Question 10

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

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If out of glipizide 5mg tablets can you use glimepiride 4mg tab instead for a few days

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Are glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?

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Which is better glucotrol (glipizide) or glimepiride?

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I took indomethicin 2 pills 50 mg x2 per day for 24 days. i also took metformin, glipizide and lisonopril with hydro(diuretic pill). i felt very tired?

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Have glipizide xl tablets that have and expiration date of6/30/13 are they still good?

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I have a bottle of 5 mg glipizide tablets that i forgot to use. bottle says use before 7-27-18. are they still safe to use?

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I started glipizide today with my metformin like my doctor said to i have bad pain in my arms, stomach and legs? is that a side affect of the pill?

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I am type2 dm taking amaryl (glimepiride) 1mg once daily.i am 30 year old female.i am not getting good control with tablet can i use insulin? which is safe?

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When will my dad take the metformin prolonged tablet+glimepiride tablet? does he take it every day once at 8-9pm with a meal?

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I found out there's an interaction between glimepiride and clarithromycin, which i just started (my doc didn't tell me). what should i do?

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

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