- Extremely frustrated! 10th February 2008
... increased blood sugars, I was given 1 mg. glimeperide ( Amaryl ) to take once a day and told to test my blood sugar...
... autoimmune situation, she wanted me to add one milligram of Amaryl (now I'll take a total of 2) rather than use Metformin...
- How many pill are too much 4th December 2007
... that it was 6.8 before the janumet, but I did go off amaryl because I landed in the hospital with hypoglycemia...
... Having said that, however, if you stopped taking the amaryl because of hypoglycemic events, you may not want to ... recommend that if you go on insulin or back on the amaryl , that you test more often so that you can determine...
- Diabetes and ADHD 21st October 2007
... But my doctor switched me over to Metformin and then Amaryl and since then I've experienced sudden chest pains...
- Help! Can't stop losing weight!! 11th October 2007
... again (151lbs.). I told my Dr. about this and he added Amaryl to the Metformin and Actos because that had been the...
- Am I a diabetic or still Pre? 8th October 2007
... presented my Doctor took me off of that, I now take 4mg of Amaryl and 500mg of Metformin twice daily, and I give myself...
- Actos/Avandia Someone please give information 16th August 2007
... I take amaryl , advantia, januvia and lantus (insulin).
My doctor...
... [QUOTE=CtRich;3166239]I take amaryl , advantia, januvia and lantus (insulin).
My doctor...
- insulin pumps 14th August 2007
... s) and having them purchase diabetic supplies and Amaryl instead....
- A question about timing of glucose testing 8th August 2007
... pushes your blood sugar up, so I was given 1 mg. of Amaryl . All of those medications are working just fine for ... me. I will have to stay on Amaryl as long as I'm on prednisone, which my rheumatologist...
- Is This Possible? 4th August 2007
... I am taking amaryl twice a day. I work 2nd shift so I stay up until...
- Morning HIghs 29th July 2007
... Taking 4 mg Amaryl in the morn and 2 mg at 4 pm.
Sugars are so high ... until after 1 pm also. Then it starts to drop.
Is Amaryl a slow acting med? I think it is not working for...
- Please help Anyone on Exenatidet or Byetta? 15th July 2007
...
Mum has also stopped lantus but is still on her amaryl tablet and metformin.
Her INR has dropped a bit so...
- Help my numbers wont go down with my insulin! 10th July 2007
... call your doctor mine was like that they added amaryl a pill to it better controll for me...
- New Diabetic - sugar too low 1st July 2007
... same side effects she took me off them and put me on amaryl 4 mg generic is glimepiride and i havent had any puffyness...
- avandia 4th June 2007
... I am now off of it--only two weeks now.
I'm on Amaryl , which does NOT cause weight gain!!
corgi...
- New med's 10th May 2007
... Avandaryl seems like an odd one. It's Avandia and Amaryl in a combo pill. It sounds like you are already taking...
- Diabetes type 1.5 wondering some things... 10th May 2007
... 150 lbs. Strictly treated with oral meds 2.0mg of amaryl and 500mg of metformin a day. I've seen numbers anywhere...
- Has Anyone Lost Weight? 28th April 2007
... just stopped the sugars and takes SOME Actos and Amaryl (which weren't working) and the 2 formulas above....
- need of help drastically 19th April 2007
... just stopped the sugars and takes SOME Actos and Amaryl (which weren't working) and the 2 formulas above....
- Byetta Feedback? 11th April 2007
... readings. Byetta has done a better job than Glucophage or Amaryl ever did. I was so hoping for the added benefit of...
... readings. Byetta has done a better job than Glucophage or Amaryl ever did. I was so hoping for the added benefit of...
... so severely that he refused to continue with it. On Amaryl and Actos his readings were 200-300 anyway with drinking...
... weight with no exercise. He takes a Little Actos, Amaryl (dangerous, IMO), bitter melon and fenugreek. Do a...
- blurring vision 7th April 2007
... Hi Molly: Yes I take Amaryl twice a day. I used to take Metformin but had to quit ... because of bowel problems. Amaryl does not work as good. My sugar goes above 12 if I ... exercise for 2 years. Metformin for 2 years and now Amaryl ....
- Insulin Dosage 2nd April 2007
... take 50 units of novolg at breakfast and a 4 mg of amaryl alo at breakfast and 60 units of nl at dinner and ... a 4mg amaryl im now having to many low sugars...
- Amaryl users 8th March 2007
... are the fasting results. Your doc can titrate the Amaryl up to 8 mg daily if he/she thinks that is wise within ... doctor may want to try one of these in combination with Amaryl ....
- Question About Blood Glucose Numbers 19th February 2007
... is also in DBcare. And half his meds of Actos and Amaryl which led him to have a glucose of 250....
- Starting Metformen 14th February 2007
... and the bowel problems never subsided. Now I am on Amaryl with no problems, but I do think Metformin works better...
... stomach issues I wanted it GONE! The dr. then put me on amaryl ....
- Metformin, how long ?? 14th January 2007
... Metformin works pretty quick. Not like Actos, or Amaryl that take a few days to a few weeks. You should see...
... know. My sugars were good while on it, but now am on Amaryl and not so go:) od....
... know. My sugars were good while on it, but now am on Amaryl and not so go:) od.
I have taken metformin...
- Licensed Dietician??? 7th January 2007
... researching, is bitter melon. He has been on Actos and Amaryl but neither have had the effects , the fast effects...
- Bitter Melon and Diabetes Success 1st January 2007
... diagnosed seven years ago. His glucose had been 200-215 on Amaryl and Actos and the doctor said he has to take insulin...
... diagnosed seven years ago. His glucose had been 200-215 on Amaryl and Actos and the doctor said he has to take insulin...
- insulin resistance vs. prediabetes 2nd December 2006
... his doctor diagnoses him with diabetes, prescribes Amaryl , and tells him to come back in 3 months. His insulin...
- Diabetes 27th September 2006
... the pancrease output more insulin. My first dose of Amaryl was to be 2 mg. As I started to take it I decided ... about normal. As for comparing mg of Glucotrol to Amaryl I have no idea as numbers could be counted in different ...
Interestingly, with me, Metformin alone nor Amaryl alone works. But with both I get results keeping...
- I cannot get this thing in line. 23rd August 2006
... that could be your problem. I take Metformin and Amaryl . Neither drug alone is adequate. My guess is that...
... the scan you might want to check that out.
I take Amaryl which is in the same class of meds as glipazide. ... a few days before the scan trying to increase the Amaryl and decrease the Metformin. I could not make it work...
- Cinnamon Question 23rd July 2006
... By the way, the drug you are taking, Amaryl , stimulates the pancreas to make insulin. So the pharmacist...
... accidentally hit the send button.
I also take Amaryl with the Metformin. Neither drug alone works well ... my labs I am not insulin resistant. The amount of Amaryl that I need changes from week to week or month to ... That will probably drastically cut the amount of Amaryl needed. There are other positive elements to it....
- Emergency Room 8th July 2006
... swelling.
I came home from the hospital with 4mg of amaryl . my feet are still swelling.
I also have an abnormal...
- Not feeling right for the past week 7th July 2006
... been about 10 months ago..I started on meds. I take Amaryl (Glimepiride) 4 mg in the AM..and Glucophage)metformin1000...
... cut back on the Lantus and just add another dose of Amaryl in the evening, although frankly, if your blood sugars...
- what do you do when you have really high blood sugar? 9th June 2006
... under the worst circumstances. I popped an extra Amaryl , but am wondering at what point I would need to go...
- Glipizide Question 27th May 2006
... to know is Glipizide quicker, shorter life than Amaryl . I take Starlix for a bolus and it works well with...
- Bolus or Basal first? 22nd May 2006
... I am on Amaryl , Glucophage and Starlix. It appears likely that I...
- Lantus 22nd April 2006
... Lantus with oral meds (Actos, Glucophage, and was on Amaryl ) and I have not found that all of these are helping...
- Anyone Diagnosed Type 1 Over Age 35? 3rd April 2006
... not control I added Actos. Still problems so added Amaryl and Starlix, a quick short lived medication to cover...
- Metformin XL 2nd March 2006
... ride so now I take 1x1000mg twice a day plus 1x4mg Amaryl twice daily. My BG's have been in the 85 - 120 range...
- I'm getting frustrated.... 1st March 2006
... couple days. When he did that..he said decrease my amaryl in the AM to 2 mg instead of 4mg. So I take 2 mg ... . of Amaryl in the AM...and 1000 mg. glucophage in the evening ... day it's fine..but I have a feeling decreasing the amaryl in the AM. is going to have my blood sugar run high...
- Dawn phenomenon or gastroparesis? 27th February 2006
... morning? I'm still all new at this.
P.S. I take amaryl in the AM. Was taking 4 mg..now dr. says take only...
- Taking insulin shots now..and it was scarey 16th February 2006
... units in the evening. Plus still having to take my amaryl in the A.M. and glucophage in the evening....
- A question about increasing my meds... 7th February 2006
... no change really. So now the dr. has increased my amaryl (glimepiride) from 4 mg to 6 mg in the evening. I also ... fine.
P.S. to clarify things..I only increased my amaryl last night....
... wouldn't it? So...should I give this higher dosage of amaryl ...a week..a couple days..two weeks..how long to see...
- Blood sugar is too high in the A.M. 20th January 2006
... the exact same problem that you have. I take 4mg of amaryl twice per day and 1000 mg of glucophage. 500 in the...
- do diabetes meds make it harder to lose weight? 20th January 2006
... Hi Everyone, me again! Okay, does anyone know if amaryl can cause weight gain??? Any info appreciated! Thanks...
... I cannot speak to the amaryl situation. I do know that when I started taking metformin...
... I take amaryl , advantia and lantus.
I understand advantia causes...
... i take amaryl added it to my novolog havent gained any lost 5 pounds...
- Blood sugars controlled, but gaining weight???? 20th January 2006
... doctor put me on metphormin. Okay, so I take 4mg of amaryl twice a day, and metformin 500mg twice a day. I have...
- Symlin Question 23rd December 2005
... under 200 and always 200 and up to 305. im taking amaryl 4mgs before lunch and dinner. just started 100 units...
- I give up/What to eat?/What does it matter? 8th December 2005
... are high. I am currently taking Byetta, Lantus, and Amaryl . I have tried almost all of the oral pills and I...
... taking it anyway. The Byetta helps a little. The Amaryl helps a little, and I guess the Lantus is working...
- Byetta User's 30th November 2005
... breakfast, but it finally subsided. I was taking amaryl , but my doctor took me off before
starting byetta...
- just wondering how many units of novolog others take before each meal??? 8th November 2005
... also take 75 units of lantus a night and take 4 mgs amaryl twice a day before meals. thanks...
- Byetta anyone... 5th November 2005
... nausea. My status is type 2 and I'm currently on amaryl and hoping to decrease my fasting blood sugars which...
- HYpoglycemia ? 29th October 2005
... pill. About 1.5 weeks ago I went to a geneic for Amaryl (sp). Could someone comment on this? Is all of this...
- Vision problems 25th October 2005
... probably have to increase my meds in the evening. I take amaryl . I am assuming you are controlling yours with diet...
- Another question... 24th October 2005
... breakfast. I am thinking I probably need to increase my amaryl dosage in the evening..before bedtime. Should I wait...
- Just got back from vacation, and I didn't behave 24th October 2005
... finding out I was diabetic back in September. I take amaryl ..twice a day....
- Amaryl 9th October 2005
... diagnosed with diabetes..about a month ago. I'm taking Amaryl ...2 mg in the morning..and 2 mg. at night. The pharmacist ... s..but since then it's dropped..thank goodness.
Amaryl works with the pancreas. it helps your body produce...
- My blood sugar spikes in the A.M. 2nd October 2005
... blood sugar can go up. So..he has me taking 1/2 pill ( Amaryl ) at night. That's 1 mg. It hasn't dropped it. I ... takes time to get my body use to it? I take 2 mg of amaryl with breakfast..and it seems to drop my blood sugar ... wake up, eat as soon as possible after taking your Amaryl . Metformin works with your liver and Amaryl works ... actually better for your fasting blood sugar.
I have Amaryl at 5pm, a half hour before eating, a half an apple...
... cinnamin pills..and Shesgg..thanks for the info on the amaryl (Glimepiride) and Glucophage (Metformin). So one works ... I'm on both now, btw. I take 4 mg in the A.M. of amaryl ..and 4 mg in the evening too...plus 500 mg of glucophage...
- Drinking Help Please 19th July 2005
... . I am type 2 on Lantus, Byetta, Glucophage and Amaryl . Kat...
- Anyone Taking Byetta Yet? 9th June 2005
... down to 75 units of lantus. i also take 2 4mgs of amaryl daily. i have only been taking one byetta shot a day...
... down to 75 units of lantus. i also take 2 4mgs of amaryl daily. i have only been taking one byetta shot a day ... to reduce the insulin resistance, like Metformin? Amaryl simply stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin...
... to reduce the insulin resistance, like Metformin? Amaryl simply stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin...
- What to eat... 14th April 2005
... cholesterol was dangerously high. My doctor put me on Amaryl for the diabetes and other meds for the cholesterol ... , and surprisingly, I did.
It turns out that Amaryl is distantly related to Sulpha drugs, which I have...
- Can insulins cause mood swings? Please help! 8th March 2005
... trying various meds.
He’s tried orals (Metformin, Amaryl , Avandia) that didn’t bring his blood sugar down,...
- Strange Phenomena - Lower Amaryl, Lower FBG? 24th February 2005
... will make glucose if your levels go too low. The amaryl dose may have been too much for you after your change ... glucose in response (ie higher am blood glucose). Amaryl does not slow down the liver production of glucose...
- Going off of insulin 20th February 2005
... dL, with a total 143 m/dL cholesterol. I once took Amaryl after diagnosis with a fasting glucose of 348 mg/dL...
- High blood pressure medication? 13th February 2005
... first medication that I reduced then came off of was Amaryl for diabetes. That took only 2 months to reduce ... whole 15 min each day! A month later, I was off of Amaryl completely, right around when I hit 190 lbs. I was...
- What are normal blood sugar levels? 9th February 2005
... my fasting was at that level, I was on medication ( Amaryl in that case) and I certainly had insulin resistance...
- advantia side effects 5th February 2005
... I too took avandia couple yrs back, along with amaryl , and glucophage. I think i was over medicated. Then...
- Got to Share 11th November 2004
... never tried Glucvance(sp?) but i've tried glucophage, amaryl , avandia and i prefer humalog and lantus to the pills...
- A1C = 6.0, Dr. Just Prescribed Insulin 11th November 2004
... I have lost 70 lbs. My doctor put me on 4mg of Amaryl which he cut in half after I had daily episodes of ... and lower. When the doctor switched me to 2mg of Amaryl , my A1C was 5.4.
Now, I'm seeing a new doctor ... mg of glipizide at night (in addition to my 2mg of Amaryl in the morning). If that doesn't bring down my morning...
... Hi! i was taking the amaryl for awhile. I also took glucophage but could not...
... keeping my blood sugar down taking only the 2 mg of Amaryl and severely changing the way I eat. Are these morning...
- New Type II diabetic/Help/ How many tried to just manage diet or added oral medicine? 5th November 2004
... with fastings of 328 and 348 mg/dL. I went on 2 g Amaryl , maintained my weight at 225 lbs or so. I didn't...
- Explain tight control? 4th October 2004
... through 7-8 weeks of intolerable symptoms on medication ( Amaryl ) and a "diabetic diet" (from an RD). The meds were...
- I started taking Lantus today 29th September 2004
... on glucatrol, actos, avandia, now taking 4 mgs of amaryl twice a day and was on metformin 500 mgs 3 times a...
