Question 1

What is Glibenclamide used for?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes (sugar disease), high blood sugar

Question 2

How do you take Glibenclamide?

Accepted Answer

The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg (half of a 5 mg tablet) taken once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose up to 15 mg per day depending on how well your blood sugar is controlled. Always take it with or just before a meal to reduce the chance of your blood sugar dropping too low. Common Nigerian brands include Daonil, Glanil 5 mg, Hypo G 5 mg, and Mecure's Glibenclamide.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Glibenclamide?

Accepted Answer

Low blood sugar (feeling shaky, sweaty, dizzy, or very hungry), mild stomach upset or nausea, slight weight gain, headache

Question 4

Who should not take Glibenclamide?

Accepted Answer

People with type 1 diabetes (the kind where your body makes no insulin at all), anyone allergic to glibenclamide or other sulfonamide-type drugs, people with severe kidney or liver disease, and elderly patients who are frail or not eating well should avoid this drug.

Question 5

Is Glibenclamide safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Glibenclamide is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding — if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor immediately as they will likely switch you to insulin.

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