Glyburide is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how it helps increase the production of insulin in the pancreas, outlines potential side effects, and more.
Some of the most common glyburide side effects can include stomach problems or allergic skin reactions. This eMedTV segment also describes some of the more serious and rare side effects of the drug and explains what to do if side effects occur.
This eMedTV resource explores various glyburide uses, such as treating people with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes (an off-label use). This page also explains how glyburide works to increase insulin production and improve insulin resistance.
In most cases, the recommended starting dose of glyburide is 2.5 mg to 5 mg a day, taken with meals. This eMedTV resource outlines the factors that determine specific glyburide dosing and also offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
This page of the eMedTV library explores potential glyburide drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medications, diuretics, and oral contraceptives. This page also explains how these interactions can potentially lead to problems.
This eMedTV article describes various glyburide warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and an increased risk of death for those with heart or blood vessel problems. This page also lists people who should avoid the drug.
As this eMedTV segment explains, low and high blood sugar levels are possible side effects of glyburide. Blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can cause serious complications, so possible symptoms should be reported to your doctor.
This eMedTV resource explores glyburide and pregnancy, explaining that it may not be safe to take the drug when pregnant. This page also explains why the FDA classifies glyburide as both a pregnancy Category B and pregnancy Category C medication.
While uncommon, there are cases of people taking too much glyburide. This eMedTV article describes glyburide overdose symptoms, such as dizziness, difficulty speaking, and blurry vision. This page also lists treatment options for a recent overdose.
This portion of the eMedTV archives highlights the various strengths of generic glyburide and micronized glyburide that are currently available. This page also explains why there is no recognized generic version of DiaBeta available.
This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at some of the glyburide alternatives for type 2 diabetes, such as lifestyle changes and other diabetes medications. This page also explains when an alternative to glyburide might be necessary.
DiaBeta is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how the drug helps the pancreas produce more insulin and outlines some dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
Micronase is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips on taking it.
Micronized glyburide is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug increases insulin production, describes how it differs from the unmicronized version, and offers tips on taking it.
Glynase is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, lists some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.
