How does the diabetic medication glimipiride work in the system?

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Maria Therese asked:


New doctors have found out I was misdiagnosed with diabetes. There were problems with the glucose tolerance test. My doctor said I had hypoglycemia. He told me I needed to be treated with diabetic medication. What effect would the glimiperide have on my system? Did it make my pancreas increase my insulin levels, trying to lower my blood sugar levels ? However it worked, it really has my endocrine system all messed up. Does anyone know about this?

Shawn
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    One Response to “How does the diabetic medication glimipiride work in the system?”

    1. desertviking_00 Says:
      March 8th, 2009 at 5:42 am

      Glimepride (Brand name: Amaryl) is a sulfonylurea. It causes the pancreas to release insulin and is longer acting than some other sulfonylureas. Side effects include the possibility of it causing hypoglycemia and weight gain. It’s important for the doctor to monitor the patient’s liver functions on a regular basis, because the liver is involved with getting rid of ther drug in the system.