Glyburide Oral

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.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD