What is Glyburide-Metformin? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Glyburide-Metformin

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Glyburide-Metformin

Glyburide-Metformin contraindications - Who shouldn't take Glyburide-Metformin?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to glyburide or metformin.

Glyburide-Metformin warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, congestive heart failure, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, G6PD deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, or history of alcohol abuse.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosisHigher risk of heart or blood vessel problemsLow blood sugar levels

• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using it before you have surgery, an X-ray, a CT scan, or other medical tests.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Glyburide-Metformin interactions & what to avoid when taking Glyburide-Metformin

• Do not use this medicine together with bosentan.

• Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using, including acetazolamide, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, cyclosporine, dichlorphenamide, disopyramide, dolutegravir, fluoxetine, isoniazid, miconazole, niacin, phenytoin, probenecid, ranolazine, topiramate, vandetanib, or zonisamide.

• If you are also taking colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take this medicine.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.