The following sulfonylurea medications for diabetes can cause low blood sugar as a side effect.
- Glipizide (Glucotrol)
- Glyburide (such as DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase)
- Glimepiride (Amaryl)
Repaglinide (Prandin) and nateglinide (Starlix) are not sulfonylurea medications. However, they work in the same way and can also cause low blood sugar as a side effect.
You are unlikely to develop low blood sugar levels if you are taking:
- Metformin (Glucophage).
- Rosiglitazone (Avandia).
- Pioglitazone (Actos).
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| Author | Merrill Hayden |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Last Updated | July 11, 2006 |
Author:Merrill Hayden
Last Updated: 07/11/2006
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