Pros & Cons
Glyburide (Micronase) Pros and Cons
- Most people only need to take glyburide once a day.
- Glyburide is available in a low-cost generic version.
- It is also available in a combination pill with metformin.
- Glyburide is an oral drug for controlling high blood sugar and is therefore a good option for people who don’t want to take injections.
- Studies have shown that glyburide can lower HbA1c by 1-2%.
- Glyburide can cause severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar). The risk is higher in people with kidney or liver problems.
- Glyburide is more likely to cause low blood sugar than other glucose-lowering drugs.
- The effects of glyburide can wear off over time.
- This medicine may not be the safest choice for older adults (age 65 and above).
- Glyburide can cause mild weight gain.
- This medicine does not treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
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