Glimepiride (Glimepiride (Amaryl))
Drug Class: Sulfonylurea (Diabetes medication)
Second-generation sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. Used for type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar levels. Often combined with metformin for enhanced glucose control.
Nutrients That Glimepiride May Deplete
Long-term use of Glimepiride has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's clinical Knowledge Graph.
- CoQ10
- Vitamin B12
Common Side Effects of Glimepiride
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Hemolytic anemia (rare, especially with G6PD deficiency)