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What Are The Side Effects Of Glyburide?

I wanted to know the side effects of glyburide, my husband is a diabetic and has been on this medication for approx 2yrs. Lately he's been mildly confused and forgetful (which is not like him) and I was wondering if it was the medication. The only other med he is on is metformin. Thank you.
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Hello
Glyburide is a sulfonylurea type of anti diabetic drug and its side effects are:
Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenis , dizziness, headache, leucopenia .
While the side effects of metformin are:nausea, vomiting, dizziness CONFUSION, WEAKNESS and others.
In my opinion the confusion and forgetfulness in your husband may be due to metformin .
But these side effects are not permanent , while benefits are more ,so continue both medicines as advised your diabetologist .
Still your husband is feeling problems with these symptoms then consult your doctor and take his advise.
Good luck.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Glyburide?

Hello Glyburide is a sulfonylurea type of anti diabetic drug and its side effects are: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenis , dizziness, headache, leucopenia . While the side effects of metformin are:nausea, vomiting, dizziness CONFUSION, WEAKNESS and others. In my opinion the confusion and forgetfulness in your husband may be due to metformin . But these side effects are not permanent , while benefits are more ,so continue both medicines as advised your diabetologist . Still your husband is feeling problems with these symptoms then consult your doctor and take his advise. Good luck.