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Generic, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Novopharm

Diabeta (glyburide) is used to treat Type II Diabetes

Do not take Diabeta (glyburide) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Diabeta (glyburide) or to similar medications, if you are suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening medical emergency caused by insufficient insulin and marked by excessive thirst, nausea, fatigue, pain below the breastbone, and fruity breath).

Before using Diabeta (glyburide), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition like heart disease, lung disease, impairment of kidney or liver functions.

Remember that Diabeta (glyburide) is an aid to, not a substitute for, good diet and exercise. Failure to follow a sound diet and exercise plan can lead to serious complications, such as dangerously high or low blood sugar levels

Other: Symptoms of mild hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may include: Cold sweat, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, nervousness Symptoms of more severe hypoglycemia may include: Coma, pale skin, seizures, shallow breathing

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Diabeta (glyburide) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. You must take Diabeta (glyburide) regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of the drug; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Diabeta (glyburide) does not cure blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control. Do not stop taking Diabeta (glyburide) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Diabeta (glyburide). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Diabeta (glyburide), like all oral antidiabetics, may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially in elderly, weak, and undernourished people, and those with kidney, liver, adrenal, or pituitary gland problems. The risk of hypoglycemia can be increased by missed meals, alcohol, other medications, fever, trauma, infection, surgery, or excessive exercise. To avoid hypoglycemia, you should closely follow the dietary and exercise plan suggested by your physician.

Store Diabeta (glyburide) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.