Amaryl is a prescription medicine often used to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource highlights how the medication works, lists possible side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the drug, among other things.
Some of the most common Amaryl side effects can include low blood sugar, dizziness, and weakness. This eMedTV Web page also takes a look at some of the more serious Amaryl side effects, such as chest pain, fever, or a fast heart rate.
Amaryl is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. This eMedTV article explores how Amaryl works to increase insulin production in the pancreas. There are currently no universally accepted off-label Amaryl uses.
This eMedTV page explains that the recommended starting Amaryl dosage is 1 mg to 2 mg once a day. If necessary, your Amaryl dose can be increased by 2 mg or less every one to two weeks. This page also explains when and how to take your Amaryl dose.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential Amaryl drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medicines, oral contraceptives, and certain decongestants. This page also covers how these interactions can cause problems.
This eMedTV Web page takes a look at a number of Amaryl warnings and precautions, such as an increased sensitivity to the sun and certain situations when Amaryl may not be as effective. This article also explains who should not take Amaryl.
Based on the results of clinical studies, joint pain does not appear to be a side effect of Amaryl. This eMedTV page discusses Amaryl and joint pain, explaining that you should talk to your doctor if you do develop joint pain while taking this drug.
This eMedTV segment explores Amaryl and blood sugar, highlighting that Amaryl can cause high or low blood sugar levels. This page also outlines some symptoms of low and high blood sugar and explains what to do if you notice any of these symptoms.
If you believe you have overdosed on Amaryl, seek immediate medical attention. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes some Amaryl overdose symptoms, such as dizziness, cold sweats, or blurry vision. This page also covers treatment options.
This eMedTV resource explores Amaryl and pregnancy, explaining how the FDA categorizes Amaryl as a pregnancy Category C medication. This page also explains that in animal studies of rats and rabbits, Amaryl caused an increase in miscarriages.
This eMedTV segment explains that there is a generic Amaryl approved for sale under the name Glimepiride tablets. This page also outlines the different strengths that are available for generic Amaryl and lists the companies that manufacture the drug.
As this eMedTV resource discusses, there are several alternatives to Amaryl for treating type 2 diabetes. This page takes a look at some of the Amaryl alternatives, such as lifestyle changes, other oral diabetes medicines, and insulin.
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