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Amaryl (glimepiride) Community Rating

Category: Oral Prescription

Amaryl is a Sulfonylureas, which acts by causing the pancreas to secrete more insulin. Amaryl may cause hypoglycemia and weight gain. Taken once daily

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Bobbo
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October 21, 2009 11:32 AM

amaryl is the only medication that has worked to keep my diabetes under control.

Pros:

glucose levels stay in normal range

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jigsaw
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October 3, 2009 2:30 AM

The first diabetic med for me, It worked well with no side effects. I currently use it occasionally along with another med .

Pros:

Works well with little or no side effects!

Cons:

Although I didn't gain weight, I found it difficult to lose weight.

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bpeale
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May 12, 2009 6:00 PM

I have taken this drug for 9 years. I take 2mg four times per day to avoid hypoglycemia. Have taken other T2 medications, but always come back to this one.

Pros:

Works very well to lower high blood sugars. Works well as a primary diabetic medication. Very nice small pills.

Cons:

Be careful not to take too high a dose (for you) because of hypoglycemia risks.

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ShugaShuga
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November 12, 2008 9:38 PM

I'm using this

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SweeTiePie
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September 28, 2008 2:40 AM

I took this for over 2 years and experienced frequent hypoglycemic episodes and significant weight gain, despite my efforts to the contrary. The most significant effect was a serious flair up of my congestive heart failure. New doctor told me I should never have been on this product because of cardiac history and am slowly improving after changing to different oral med.

Pros:

Good control of hyperglycemia.

Cons:

Weight gain, episodes of hypoglycemia, not suitable for some cardiac patients.

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ShortyD
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September 9, 2008 7:07 AM

take in the moring.it's great for me

Cons:

none

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Avera
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August 18, 2008 3:31 PM

Pros:

So far it has done for me exactly what it is supposed to.

Cons:

And....yes it has caused me to gain weight and I just keep putting the weight on.

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DonnaAnn
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August 1, 2008 5:12 AM

I have been on this since January. Have had no side effects.

Pros:

Helps keep my morning sugars lower.

Cons:

none as of yet.

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ssmile
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July 29, 2008 11:39 AM

I took this for a little while but did not work for me. If your body is not producing any Insulin then there is nothing to secrete.

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Punman
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July 1, 2008 10:30 AM

This heelps with my other med (Glucontrol)--I take it 1/2 hour before meals

Pros:

Easy to swollow

Cons:

None detected

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