Will Allergy To Sulfa Cause Complications In Taking Diabetes Medication?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is common thing that confuses patients.
Sulfa allergy is related to allergy to certain sulfonamid or other sulfa antibiotics.
Sulfonamide component in sulfonylureas is bit different than sulfa compontent in antibiotics that cause allergic reactions.
So there is no scientific data that confirm cross-reactivity in these 2 groups of drugs. So in practice, Glimepriide can be used in patient with sulfa allergy.
It is possible to be allergic to both drugs,but allergy to Glimepride is extreme rarity.
So if your doctor recomended it then you should not doubt in his decision, he knows this what I ve told you and he knows better than pharmacist when talking about clinical practice.Wish you good health. Regards