Amaryl (glimepiride) is a sulfonylurea medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. The medication works by promoting insulin secretion from the pancreas, effectively lowering blood sugar and slowing or stopping progression of the disease.

As the pancreas is unable to produce insulin in type 1 diabetics, Amaryl will not provide benefit.

With appropriate dosage modifications and monitoring by a doctor, Amaryl can be used in children.

Treatment Overview

There are many type 2 diabetes treatments available; Amaryl is not one that patients will want to self-medicate with. Seeing a doctor is important to get the ideal dosage as well as monitor for developing side effects, many of which are not detectable by the patient.

Lifestyle changes are also important for any patient planning to buy Amaryl. The medication may stabilize the condition for while if lifestyle changes are not made, but they're very important for long-term benefit. The prescribing doctor should give personalized recommendations to any patient prescribed Amaryl, and patients are strongly encouraged to comply with them as much as possible. If made and maintained, lifestyle changes are typically the only way to minimize or eliminate dependency on medications to manage type 2 diabetes.

Those patients disinclined to make adequate lifestyle changes are poor candidates for this treatment; there are numerous other type 2 diabetes medications that will provide more benefit.

Assuming lifestyle changes are made, those who buy Amaryl are taking an important step in controlling the condition. Untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to severe and permanent effects, ranging from numbness in extremities to loss of limbs, blindness, kidney failure, and even death. It is very important to treat this disease, with Amaryl or something else.

Dosage & Administration

Treatment with Amaryl is best individualized, from dosage to frequency of administration, as well as lifestyle changes, all of which a doctor is best suited to prescribe. There is a generalized treatment plan, however, along with some other standard treatment guidelines:

• Adults typically start with 1 or 2 mg taken once per day.
• After one or two weeks, dosage may be increased if needed.
• Do not exceed 8 mg per day.
• Doctors sometimes advise doses above 4 mg be divided into multiple daily doses.
• Each dose should be taken with a meal and a full glass of fluid.
• Blood sugar must be checked frequently when treatment begins or dosage modifications are made.

Amaryl can be taken for as long as it provides benefit, assuming no serious adverse reactions develop.

There is some controversy regarding long-term use of sulfonylurea medications, of which Amaryl is one, and pancreatic damage, including pancreatic cancer. The connection is not clear, however, and the vast majority of patients buy Amaryl with no such effects. More information on this issue can be found online.

Hypoglycemia

Those who buy Amaryl should be aware of the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), associated with all sulfonylurea medications. Symptoms include:

• Pale skin
• Hunger
• Shakiness
• Sweating
• Weakness
• Confusion
• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness

Most of the above can range from mild to severe, depending on how low blood sugar becomes. A quick fix is to consume a readily-available sugar, such as fruit juice. Glucose tablets are designed to counter hypoglycemia, and are very inexpensive. Some patients may be given a prescription for a glucagon injection kit, which family members should also be instructed how to use in case of loss of consciousness.

In most cases hypoglycemia can be avoided by carefully monitoring blood sugar. If it does occur, seek emergency medical attention if needed; speak with the prescribing doctor at some point---even if only mild hypoglycemia occurs---as dosage adjustments may be required.

Interactions

Patients who buy Amaryl should also be aware that it can interact with a wide range of other medications, including other antidiabetic medications. Be sure the prescribing doctor is aware of all other medications being taken during treatment. Sometimes interactions are minimal and considered worthwhile, other times one of the medications must cease.

This includes all drugs, including over-the-counter varieties and recreational drugs, like alcohol or cocaine. Alcohol in particular can be dangerous for Amaryl users, as it can significantly increase risk of hypoglycemia. Use with caution until effects are known, and never use to excess.

Adverse Reactions

Most patients who buy Amaryl experience no side effects, or only minimal side effects, including:

• Headache
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Mild dizziness
• Diarrhea

More rare side effects, but which warrant speaking with a doctor, include:

• Severe gastrointestinal pain
• Severe itching
• Chest pain
• Severe hypoglycemia
• Allergic reaction symptoms

The medication can cause a range of other adverse reactions not typically detectable by the patient, which include:

• Low red blood cells
• Low white blood cells
• Low blood platelets
• Altered kidney or liver enzymes
• Low sodium
• Lowered immunity
• Impaired bile flow

If mild the above are not particularly concerning; if allowed to progress to severe, the above can be dangerous. Doctors should screen for the above periodically, and doctors should be informed that Amaryl is being taken prior to any laboratory tests unrelated to monitoring side effects.

Service you can Count On

Buying Amaryl is an important step in managing type 2 diabetes, and Kiwi Drug is happy to offer this inexpensive medication to our global clientele. You can count on us to deliver only safe, authentic medications from authorized manufacturers---we're subject to the same regulatory oversight as our real-world counterparts. Your data is protected with state-of-the-art security software, and we will never share your information with any third party. There's a reason we were voted New Zealand's most-trusted online pharmacy!

Clients will need a prescription to buy Amaryl. If you don't have one, you're welcome to take advantage of our online doctor services at no additional charge. Simply add the product to your cart, initiate checkout, and answer the questions about your medical history and other medications being taken to see if you qualify.

Patients who already have a prescription to buy Amaryl will be given options to transfer it to us after completing checkout.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We're always happy to help!