Sulfonylureas are used to treat Type 2 diabetes. They work by stimulating your pancreas to release more insulin, which helps lower your blood glucose (sugar). Sulfonylureas are available as oral tablets. Examples include glipizide (Glucotrol XL), glimepiride (Amaryl), and glyburide (Glynase, DiaBeta). You can discuss with your healthcare team which option might be right for you.
Glipizide (Glucotrol) is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brands versions. Generic glipizide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Glimepiride (Amaryl) is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brands versions. Generic glimepiride is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
GLIPIZIDE treats type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). It also helps your body use insulin more effectively. It belongs to a group of medications called sulfonylureas. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
Glyburide is an inexpensive drug that helps to treat type 2 diabetes. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. Glyburide is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic glyburide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
GLYBURIDE treats type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). It also helps your body use insulin more effectively. It belongs to a group of medications called sulfonylureas. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.
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