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USES: This medication is used along with diet and can be used with insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
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Amaryl
Uses
This medication is used along with diet and can be used with insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
Notes
- This medication is not a substitute for proper diet and exercise.
- It is recommended to attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all aspects of its treatment including diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye exams.
- Lab tests will be done periodically while taking this to monitor its effects and prevent side effects.
- Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease and circulation problems.
Storage
- Store this at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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How To Use
- Take this by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once a day with breakfast or the first main meal of the day.
- Your dose may be adjusted initially every 1-2 weeks to determine the most effective dose for you.
- Follow dosing instructions closely and keep all doctors appointments.
- It is important that you regularly test your urine or blood for sugar as discussed with your doctor.
Side Effects
- Stomach pain, gas, bloating or diarrhea are most common but should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Also, skin rash/itching, dizziness and nausea may occur.
- Sun sensitivity/rash occurs rarely.
- If any of these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar (thirst, frequent urination).
- Also be aware of symptoms of low blood sugar which include increased heart rate, nervousness, sweating, hunger, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet.
- Promptly report lingering sore throat, fever, unusual bruises/bleeding, headache, shortness of breath or jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have any medical problems especially if you have been hospitalized for diabetes, have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or if you have any allergies.
- During times of stress such as fever, infection, injury or surgery, it may be more difficult to control your blood sugar.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist as additional medication may be required.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Other similar drugs are excreted into breast milk.
- Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose.
- Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly water pills (diuretics), thyroid hormone, steroids, estrogen hormone, sulfa drugs, azole type antifungals, quinolone antibiotics, birth control pills, phenytoin, isoniazid, aspirin/aspirin-related drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners (warfarin), asparaginase, MAO inhibitors for depression and other drugs used for psychiatric conditions (phenothiazine, lithium), pentamidine, H2 blockers, octreotide, selegiline, furazolidone, cyclosporine or beta-blocker heart medication.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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