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tolazamide

Generic Tolinase
Used for Diabetes Type 2
Used for Diabetes Type 2

Tolazamide is a medication used to lower blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes. This medication is taken once daily and is well tolerated by most people, but it has been discontinued in the U.S.

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Yen Nguyen, PharmD
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Ashley Wong, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 3, 2022
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What is Tolazamide?

How Tolazamide works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsTolinase (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassSulfonylurea
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Frequently asked questions about Tolazamide

What is tolazamide?
Tolazamide is used to treat type 2 diabetes when taken along with a healthy diet. It belongs to a class of medications called sulfonylureas, which lower your blood sugar by stimulating (waking up) your pancreas to release insulin.
Is tolazamide still available?
Tolazamide is no longer available in the United States.
Why was tolazamide discontinued?
It's unclear why tolazamide was taken off the market, but the reason was not related to the medication's safety or effectiveness.
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Interactions between Tolazamide and other drugs

Tolazamide may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Tolazamide. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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