Glimepiride (Amaryl) Side Effects

Possible side effects of glimepiride are listed below. Call your doctor if they are severe or persist after a few days.

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache

Some of the side effects of glimepiride are more serious. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or seek emergency medical attention if you develop:

• Yellowed skin or eyes
• Stomach pains in the right upper part of your abdomen
• Dark colored urine
• Light colored stool
• Diarrhea
• Flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of glimepiride. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Glimepiride Overdose: In case of an overdose of glimepiride, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 or emergency services if a person has collapsed, cannot breathe, has had a seizure, or cannot be awakened. Signs and symptoms of an overdose may include loss of consciousness and convulsions.

Source: FDA