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Glyburide

Glyburide Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 1, 2023

The average cost for 180 tablets of 5mg of Glyburide is $25.93 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 63.45% off the average retail price of $70.95.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

2.5mg

90 tablets

$19.97

$0.22

1.25mg

90 tablets

$16.87

$0.19

5mg

180 tablets

$25.93

$0.14

Typical dosage for Glyburide

  • Glyburide: The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg to 5 mg by mouth once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Your provider will work with you to adjust your dose weekly until your blood sugar level is the target range. The typical maintenance dose ranges from 1.25 mg to 20 mg by mouth, either once daily or divided into smaller doses and taken twice daily. The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.

  • Micronized glyburide (Glynase and its generic): The usual starting dose is 1.5 mg to 3 mg by mouth once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Your provider will work with you to adjust your dose weekly until your blood sugar level is the target range. The typical maintenance dose ranges from 0.75 mg to 12 mg by mouth, either once daily or divided into smaller doses and taken twice daily. The maximum daily dose is 12 mg.

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