Micronized Glyburide (Cont.)

Dosage Information for Micronized Glyburide

The dosage of micronized glyburide that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • How well your diabetes is controlled
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Glyburide Dosing for more information.)
 

Advantages of Micronized Glyburide

Micronized glyburide contains very small particles of the drug that are better absorbed into the body. Other glyburide medications (DiaBeta® and Micronase®) contain regular, unmicronized glyburide. Micronized glyburide and regular glyburide are not interchangeable, and they are not available in the same strengths.
 

Side Effects of Micronized Glyburide

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with micronized glyburide. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate micronized glyburide quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
The most common side effects of micronized glyburide include:
 
  • Stomach problems, such as nausea or heartburn
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Allergic skin reactions, including itching and hives.
     
(Click Glyburide Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects to look out for.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;