Glimepiride FAQ

Is almost constant heartburn a side effect of taking glimepiride?

Since I've been taking it, I've had heartburn nearly every day. I have an appointment with my doctor in two weeks but am uncertain if I should see someone earlier.

The test was done one week after my husband of 18 years tragically passed away at work. I am 39 and have had insulin or glucose resistance for about 15 years. I know that stress can elevate all levels that would be tested to make a diagnosis of diabetes. My husband dying was the most traumatic experience of my life. I have only one family member on my side of the family that is alive. (I grew up in a foster home.) In 2004, my OB/GYN prescribed glucophage to help me to ovulate. My A1c was about 5. My blood sugar level was 105. (I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in 1997.) I felt sick taking glucophage. I could not eat M & Ms, or most other candy without getting a sugar high and feeling like I could pass out. It was as if the glucophage made me feel as if I truly was diabetic back in 2004. In addition, I was given the glucola test where one drinks an orange soda kind of drink. Before drinking the glucola, and 2 hours afterwards, blood is drawn to determine the glucose levels, etc. In a period of 1 year, I was tested 3 times. Every time, the tests came back within normal ranges. Now, back to 2009. My family doctor diagnosed me with diabetes never knowing about the OB/GYN tests. My family doctor prescribed Glimepiride. For 7 months, I took half of the lowest dosage in which the pill is made. That was my prescription. I truly do not believe that I am diabetic. But, I need some unbiased help. I have not taken the medication in 2 weeks. The first two days of not taking the medicine, I was a little sick. Then, I have felt great. I have not done anything different. My eating/exercise habits are the same now as they have been for years. My real question is this: Is it possible, that I was misdiagnosed as having diabetes. I need to purchase new health insurance. I am paying $550 a month for COBRA. And COBRA set my health insurance rate like it was with my husband alive. Meaning, the rate is for 2 people. I am a widow without any dependents. I have applied for health insurance three times and have been denied each time. I do not know what to do. I am a graduating Senior at a well known university. I expect to need insurance for about 2 years--just in case I am unable to easily find a job. I can use COBRA for another 28 months. From what I understand, student insurance is for those under 30 years of age. I may add more details later.

can lisinopril, flovent, lovaza, gemfibrozil, glimepiride, pravastatin sodium, or metformin show positive on a drug test? Will any of them show positive for methamphetamine?

and if not, then is it dangerous to take hydroxyzine, oxycodone and codeine at the same time? ....or any combination of any of those pills? ...honest opinions please...thnx in advance =]

I've recently been taking Metformin but switched to Glucophage at my doctor's instructions and also boosted my daily prescription of Glimepiride from 1/2 mg to 2 mg. Concurrent with these actions I began having a 24/7 ringing in my ears!

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Novo Nordisk A/S -- 1st Quarter Results Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria On a background of metformin therapy three different doses of liraglutide were compared to glimepiride treatment and placebo in people with type 2 diabetes.