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Glyburide is used to treat type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Glyburide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must produce insulin for Glyburide to work. Glyburide is not used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'juvenile-onset'). Glyburide is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Glyburide comes in tablets to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day with breakfast or twice a day (when a large daily dose is required). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Glyburide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Glyburide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Glyburide without talking to your doctor. |