If you have
type 2 diabetes, your healthcare provider may recommend an oral medication called glyburide (
DiaBeta®,
Glynase®,
Micronase®). This drug comes in the form of a tablet and is taken once or twice a day. Strengths range from 1.25 mg to 6 mg, depending on the specific product your healthcare provider recommends.
The glyburide dosage your healthcare provider recommends will vary, based on factors such as:
- How well your diabetes is controlled
- Other medical conditions you have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
(To learn more about this oral medication, click Glyburide. This article covers side effects, overdose information, safety precautions, and more.)