Amaryl® (
glimepiride) is a prescription medication used to treat
type 2 diabetes. However, if you experience bothersome side effects, or if the medication is not adequately controlling your condition, several alternatives to this medication are available.
Some of these Amaryl substitutes include:
In many cases, lifestyle changes have been shown to be very effective for controlling type 2 diabetes, especially early cases. These lifestyle changes include weight loss, more physical activity, and changes in diet.
(Click Amaryl Alternatives for a more in-depth look at possible substitutes for Amaryl. This article offers a list of the various medications and lifestyle changes that can be used if Amaryl is not working for your condition or if it is causing unwanted side effects.)