Alternatives to glimepiride
2 same-class SPL records vs glimepiride - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Amaryl
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
glimepiride ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#165 of 524); 2 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for glimepiride: Glimepiride is used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for glimepiride total 17,457 reports across 10 reactions, set beside glipizide, glyburide. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About glimepiride
Glimepiride is a medicine that helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works along with diet and exercise.
Used for: Glimepiride is used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It should be used with a healthy diet and regular exercise. This medicine will not work for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
2 Sulfonylurea peers (wide set)
glipizide
RxGlucotrol
Glipizide is used to improve blood sugar control in adults who have type 2 diabetes. It is meant to be used in addition to diet and exercise. This medicine helps your body use insulin better and lowers blood sugar levels.
glyburide
RxDiaBeta, Glynase
Glyburide is used to help control blood sugar levels in adults who have type 2 diabetes. It is prescribed in addition to diet and exercise. This medicine helps your body use insulin better, which lowers your blood sugar.
glimepiride vs glipizide & glyburide · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Blood Glucose Increased" shows the widest count spread between glimepiride and glipizide, glyburide in this extract (3,707-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | glimepiride | glipizide | glyburide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose Increased | 2,970 | 6,677 | 3,038 |
| Nausea | 2,276 | 4,444 | 2,019 |
| Diarrhoea | 2,169 | 3,265 | 1,282 |
| Fatigue | 1,827 | 2,994 | 1,147 |
| Hypoglycaemia | 1,639 | - | 1,171 |
| Weight Decreased | 1,391 | 2,812 | 1,537 |
| Dizziness | 1,365 | 2,438 | 1,201 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,319 | 2,402 | 1,096 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
glimepiride FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
glimepiride is FAERS corpus rank #165 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 17,457.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does glimepiride sit in FAERS report volume vs Sulfonylurea peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for glimepiride: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Amaryl SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.