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Q. Is Glibenclamide same as glipizide?
Glibenclamide and glipizide are different medicines, but they belong to same class of drugs called sulfonylureas

Q. Does Glibenclamide play any role in the treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
No, Glibenclamide is not known to have any part in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Q. Why Glibenclamide should be cautiously used in elderly patients?
{Elderly patients are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).Hence, Glibenclamide should be used cautiously.

Q. Is Glibenclamide useful in the management for prediabetes?
No, Glibenclamide is not used for the control of Prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than usual but not high enough to label you as diabetic.

Q. How is Glibenclamide different from teneligliptin?
Glibenclamide and teneligliptin are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis while glimepiride commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain . Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.

Q. Can I skip Glibenclamide for few days?
Glibenclamide should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.

Q. Can I take Glibenclamide if I have a sulfa allergy?
If you are allergic to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other constituents of a drug use of Glibenclamide should be avoided.

Q. Does Glibenclamide cause weight gain?
While using Glibenclamide it is advised to monitor your diet and do regularly exercise as it may cause weight gain. Do not skip your meal as it may very low blood sugar levels and you may end up taking a lot of sugars.

Q. Is there any benefit of taking Glibenclamide with insulin?
Glibenclamide and insulin when taken together, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose adjustment of thr two may be needed along with regular blood sugar level monitoring

Q. Is it safe to take Glibenclamide with liraglutide?
Intake of Glibenclamide along with liraglutide can help in better control of blood sugar levels. But, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Hence Discuss your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Q. Is Glibenclamide a Thiazolidinedione?
Glibenclamide and Thiazolidinedione are antidiabetic drugs. but comes under a different group of medicines. Hence Glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea, it is not a Thiazolidinedione

Q. Is Glibenclamide useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels. Glibenclamide is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes.

Q. Does Glibenclamide cause hair loss?
No, Glibenclamide is not seen to cause hair loss. But diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. So Consult your doctor if you have undergone hair loss and it could be a symptom of your diabetes getting worsened

Q. Is it safe to take Glibenclamide with pioglitazone?
Yes, Use of Glibenclamide with Pioglitazone is safe in patients with diabetes mellitus. Both can help in better control of blood sugar levels. lower plasma lipid levels and increase blood pressure. But, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Hence Discuss your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

• Glibenclamide helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes. Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glibenclamide affects you.It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).