Glimepiride

Each tablet contains glimepiride as the active substance. Other ingredients include lactose, magnesium stearate and sodium starch glycolate.  

• Common (up to 1 in 10): low blood sugar, with symptoms such as sweating, shaking, hunger and dizziness 
• Uncommon: nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea and headache 
• Rare: allergic reactions, skin rash and liver problems 
• Very rare: severe allergic reactions, including swelling and breathing problems 

This medicine is suitable for most people, but you should not use it if you are allergic to glimepiride, other sulfonylureas or any of the other ingredients, if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have severe liver or kidney problems. Take extra care if you often have low blood sugar, eat irregularly or skip meals, drink alcohol, are older, or have reduced kidney or liver function. Men should be careful when driving if they are prone to hypos. Women should take extra care during hormonal changes such as pregnancy or the menopause. Some medicines, including certain antibiotics, painkillers and blood pressure medicines, can affect how it works or increase the risk of low blood sugar, so speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you use other medicines. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor considers it necessary.