Amaryl

Generic name:glimepiride [ glye-MEP-ir-ide ]
Drug class:Sulfonylureas

Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on May 17, 2022.

What is Amaryl?

Amaryl is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

Amaryl is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Insulin or other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Amaryl if needed.

Warnings

You should not use Amaryl if you have diabetic ketoacidosis ((call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

Before taking Amaryl, tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, or if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, an enzyme deficiency (G6PD), adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or if you are under-nourished.

Take care not to let your blood sugar get too low. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur if you skip a meal, exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremor, irritability, or trouble concentrating. Carry hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you have low blood sugar. Other sugar sources include orange juice and milk. Be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Amaryl if you are allergic to glimepiride, sulphonamides, or if you have:

• an allergy to sulfa drugs; or

• diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

To make sure Amaryl is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease;

• liver or kidney disease; or

• an enzyme d...