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Always take this medicine exactly as the doctor has told the patient. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure.
Taking the medicine: Take the medicine by mouth, just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). If the patient does not have breakfast, the patient should take the medicine on schedule as prescribed by the doctor. It is important not to leave out any meal when on Amaryl.
Swallow the tablets with at least half glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.
Each tablet can be divided into equal doses.
How much to take: The dose of Amaryl depends on the patient's needs, condition and results of blood and urine sugar tests and is determined by the doctor. Do not take more tablets than the doctor has prescribed.
The usual starting dose is one Amaryl 1 mg tablet once a day.
If necessary, the doctor may increase the dose after each 1-2 weeks of treatment.
The maximum recommended dose is 6 mg Amaryl per day.
A combination therapy of glimepiride plus metformin or of glimepiride plus insulin may be initiated. In such a case the doctor will determine the proper doses of glimepiride, metformin or insulin individually for the patient.
The dose of Amaryl may need to be adjusted if the patient changes weight, changes lifestyle, or if the patient is under a lot of stress. Please speak to the doctor if any of these situations apply.
If the patient feels the effect of the medicine is too weak or too strong, the dose should not be changed by the patient, but ask the doctor.
If the patient has forgotten to take Amaryl: If the patient forgets to take a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten doses.
If the patient stops taking Amaryl: If the patient interrupts or stops the treatment, the patient should be aware that the desired blood sugar lowering effect is not achieved or that the disease will get worse again.
Keep taking Amaryl until the doctor tells to stop.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.
