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Glimepiride

FDA Approved: October 6, 2005
Pharm Company: TEVA
Category: Diabetes

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Glimepiride Overview

Glimepiride is a medium- to long-acting sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug. It is marketed as Amaryl by Sanofi-Aventis, GLIMPID by Ranbaxy Laboratories(Cardiovascular) and GLIMY by Dr.Reddy's Labs. It is sometimes classified as either the first third-generation sulfonylurea,[1] or as second-generation.[2] Contents 1 Indication / contraindications 2 Adverse effects 3 Pharmacokinetics 4 Mechanism of action 5 Interactions 6 References 7 External links Indication / contraindications Ma...

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Details May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc. Drug monograph is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GFDL (GNU Free Documentation License). Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glimepiride

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Gemer 1
Want to know for sure if it is better to take before meal or after meal for being more effective ## I am taking one third gemer tab daily before breakfast as I am DIABETIC HAVING BLOOD SUGAR 150 T0 190, but It does not lower the level even after having walk -3kms daily.Should I increase it's intake. ## Gemer 1 contains Glimepiride and Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication, used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. David, for best effectiveness, it should be taken just before your meal. It can take 15 to 20 minutes for the medication to start entering your blood stream, so taking it before you eat gives it time to start its work, by the time you start digesting your food. Ram, have you consulted a doctor? They are really the only person that is going to be able to...
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glimeride
blu round 9/3 other side 72 / 56 ## This tablet contains 4mgs of Glimepiride, which is an oral antidiabetic agent that's used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include nausea, hypoglycemia, headache and increased sensitivity to sunlight. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Is there anything else I can help with?
Updated 20 days ago.
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Glimepiride Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets
This medicine have any side effects because it is a long time use medicine ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. The ones for this medication may include: nausea, dizziness, flatulence and low blood sugar. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## SIDE EFFECT OF LOSAR-H
Updated 3 months ago.
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Gemer 1 Medicine Side Effects
Want to know the side effects of gemer 2 and gemer 1 since prescribed for me for type 2 diabetes. ## Both of these medications contain Glimepiride and Metformin and are used to help control blood sugar levels. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, hypoglycemia and headache. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here. How often do you take them?
Updated 4 months ago.
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Glycomet Gp 2 - Side Effects
What are the side effects of Glycomet GP2? I am using the same, after meals, twice a day for the last five years- Morning and Night. ## wiii it cause loose motions and stomach ache ## Ti Buhari, what have your blood sugar levels been at? The reason I'm asking is because normally, these types of medication are taking just before a meal, so they can already be working when you finish your meal. And yes, this medication may cause diarrhea and stomach pain, as well as gas and weight changes. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here.
Updated 4 months ago.
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Zoryl M1 Tablet
I take one Zoryl M 1 twice daily. I want to know tje Generic Name of the medicine and similar other brand medicines of other available companies in India ## I take Zoryl mv1 twice daily please let me know the generic name of this drug and what are the side effects ## This contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin, so that would also be what the generic is available under. However, I don't know what other name brands for it may be in India. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here. This is used to help lower and control blood sugar in people that are diabetic. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am diabetic and under Zoryl M1 once daily be...
Updated 7 months ago.
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Cause For Loose Motion In Diabetic Patient Who Is Taking Glycicura G1
Loose motion occur immeiadiatly after taking food, some time grittiness also occurs,motion is almost watery.Presently taking glycicura g1 tablet before food. ## Glycicura contains the active ingredients Glimepiride and Metformin and they may cause diarrhea in some people. Learn more Metformin details here. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Has the patient consulted his doctor? He may need to try a different medication.
Updated 9 months ago.
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GEMER ONE
AM 43 YEARS MAN AM USING GEMER 1 EVERY MORNING.I TAKE BEERS OF AROUND 5 LITRES DAILY AND MY FASTING READS 11 TO 12 MMOLS AND I DONT FEEL GOOD.CAN I INCREASE THE DOSSAGE? ## Gemer contains Glimepiride and Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medication that's used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Learn more Glimepiride details here. Learn more Metformin details here. Have you consulted your doctor? You should do so, before adjusting the dosage to make sure it is safe and advisable for you to do so.
Updated 9 months ago.
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I Am Using Gemer 1 Want Know More Details About This Tablet
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECT ON THIS TABLET AND WHICH ORGANS IT WILL EFFECT GEMER 1 ## Gemer 1 contains Glimepiride and Metformin, it is an oral antidiabetic medications that is used to help lower and control blood sugar. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: I am not sure what you mean about wanting to know which organs it will effect? Can you please clarify what you are wanting to know? ## what are the side effect of gemer1 tablet?
Updated 9 months ago.
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pink round pill IG 207
round in shape, pink in color,and the letters on one side are IG. And on the other side the numbers 207. This is a pill or maybe it could be a tablet i'm not sure. ## Is it possible that the markings are IG 203? I located a pill with IG on one side and it's scored in the middle. The other side of the pill has 203, it is also round and pink. If this sounds like your pill it's Glimepiride 1mg, which is a medium-to-long acting sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drug. To learn more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back so I can help you locate the correct one. ## The pill you have is Citalopram (20 mg). Citalopram is an antidepressant medication used primarily to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the tre...
Updated 10 months ago.
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Glimepiride
  • Tablet: 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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