Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Benefits & Uses

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 32 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 30 mg pioglitazone and glimepiride 2 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 32 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 30 mg pioglitazone and glimepiride 2 mg

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glimepiride + Pioglitazone is used -

Moderate

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Erythema
Blurred vision
Increased Liver Enzymes
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Skin Rash
Weakness
Low energy
Itching or burning
Urticaria
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Weight gain
Irregular heartbeat

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Related Warnings

Is the use of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone safe for pregnant women?

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Glimepiride + Pioglitazone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone safe during breastfeeding?

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone on the Kidneys?

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Glimepiride + Pioglitazone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Glimepiride + Pioglitazone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone on the Heart?

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Severe Interaction of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone with Other Drugs

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Gemfibrozil

Moderate

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glimepiride + Pioglitazone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Alopecia
Kidney Disease
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Liver Disease
Anemia
Bladder Cancer
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Glimepiride + Pioglitazone

Is this Glimepiride + Pioglitazone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Glimepiride + Pioglitazone.

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glimepiride + Pioglitazone

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Glimepiride + Pioglitazone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glimepiride + Pioglitazone

Taking Glimepiride + Pioglitazone and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.