Pros & Cons
Glimepiride (Amaryl) Pros and Cons
- Glimepiride is an oral medication to take by mouth, which is easier than taking insulin injections.
- You only need to take glimepiride once a day.
- It is effective in improving glycemic control and lowering HbA1c levels.
- This medication is available in a lower-cost generic form.
- Glimepiride is covered by most insurance plans.
- Taking glimepiride can put you at risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially if you have hepatic or renal impairment (liver or kidney disease).
- It may not be the best choice for people over 65 years of age.
- The effects of glimepiride can lessen over time.
- It cannot be used to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis.
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