Amaryl (glimepiride)

By John Crowley Added at May 20, 2008 Views 721 Reviews 16 0.0 stars

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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Reviews (16 reviews)

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evelyn6360
evel­yn63­60 December 6 at 10:38 pm   

It works for me

kumo
kumo March 6, 2010 at 5:45 pm   

I take 2 tabs a day, I'm sure my Doctor will increse it to three tabs

Cons

none

Pat the Pest
Pat the Pest January 18, 2010 at 8:01 am   

This medicine was just added for me. It works very well. No side affects. There has been no weight gain (in fact, I lost 5 lbs in a month).

Pros

I like that I need only take it once a day & also the fact that it is only 4 mg.

Cons

none

Bobbo
Bobbo October 21, 2009 at 6:32 am   

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

Pros

glucose levels stay in normal range

jigsaw
jigsaw October 2, 2009 at 9:30 pm   

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.

bpeale
bpeale May 12, 2009 at 1:00 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.

ShugaShuga
Shug­aShu­ga November 12, 2008 at 3:38 pm   

I'm using this

SweeTiePie - 23354
Swee­TieP­ie - 23354 September 27, 2008 at 9:40 pm   

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.

ShortyD
ShortyD September 9, 2008 at 2:07 am   

take in the moring.it's great for me

Cons

none

Avera
Avera August 18, 2008 at 10:31 am   
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.

DonnaAnn
DonnaAnn August 1, 2008 at 12:12 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.

ssmile
ssmile July 29, 2008 at 6:39 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.

Punman
Punman July 1, 2008 at 5:30 am   

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

Pros

Easy to swollow

Cons

None detected

Gin - 18074
Gin - 18074 June 30, 2008 at 7:23 pm   

I take it in the am with metiformin

Cons

none so far

mrs. k
mrs. k May 26, 2008 at 1:39 pm   

work with my other meds.

Pros

i feel great with

Cons

and without it

UNCLE LEE
UNCLE LEE May 23, 2008 at 10:56 am   

this product has been great for me hope I can keep useing it ,and not the niddle

Pros

all pros

Cons

no cons yet