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A sulfonylurea drug that helps your pancreas produce more insulin.
A biguanide drug that lowers glucose production by your liver and improves your body's response to insulin.
An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates in your gut, helping to lower your blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, when diet and exercise alone are not enough to control blood sugar levels.
This combination medication works by helping your body use insulin more effectively and by lowering the amount of glucose produced by your liver. Glimepiride stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin, metformin reduces glucose production by your liver, and voglibose slows down the absorption of carbohydrates from your gut.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Dosage is individualized based on your blood sugar levels and response to treatment.
This medication is usually taken with meals.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor.
Always consult with your healthcare provider for dosage and administration instructions.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, confusion, and headache.
Lac tic acidosis (a rare but serious condition that can occur with metformin, especially in people with kidney problems).
Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain.
Skin rash, itching, or hives.
Weight gain.
Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
This medication can cause dizziness or drowsiness, which can impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
This medication is not recommended for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medication is not recommended for children.
People with kidney problems may need to take a lower dose of this medication. Talk to your doctor if you have kidney problems.
People with liver problems may need to take a lower dose of this medication. Talk to your doctor if you have liver problems.
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with more detailed information about this medication.
The manufacturer's website.
The National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus database.
