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Acetohexamide is used to treat type II (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Acetohexamide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must produce insulin for Acetohexamide to work. Acetohexamide is not used to treat type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'juvenile-onset'). Acetohexamide is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Acetohexamide comes in tablets to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day before breakfast or twice a day before the morning and evening meals (i.e., breakfast and dinner). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Acetohexamide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Acetohexamide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Acetohexamide without talking to your doctor. |