Amaryl Side Effects

Although most people tolerate Amaryl well, there are some potential side effects of the medication, such as low blood sugar, dizziness, and weakness. In many cases, Amaryl side effects are minor and may easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are several side effects of Amaryl that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, including shortness of breath, cold sweats, and chest pain.

 

Amaryl Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects of Amaryl® (glimepiride). However, not everyone who takes Amaryl will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
(The side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with Amaryl. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Amaryl side effects with you.)
 

Common Amaryl Side Effects

Amaryl has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, with many people having been evaluated.
 In these studies, side effects that occurred in a group of people taking the drug are always documented and compared to side effects that occurred in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Amaryl side effects include:
 
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) -- occurring in up to 1.7 percent of people (see Amaryl and Blood Sugar)
  • Dizziness -- in up to 1.7 percent
  • Weakness -- in up to 1.6 percent
  • Headache -- in up to 1.5 percent
  • Upset stomach (nausea) -- in up to 1.1 percent.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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