Glimepiride

Common brands: Glimepiride 3 Mg, Metformin Hydrochloride, Metformin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81

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38,329
Total Reports
10,493
Serious Reports
3,232
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.43%)

Patient Demographics

Male
18,472
Female
17,824

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Glimepiride.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 2,984
8.0%
2 NAUSEA 2,305
6.2%
3 DIARRHOEA 2,220
6.0%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,929
5.2%
5 FATIGUE 1,849
5.0%
6 HYPOGLYCAEMIA 1,661
4.5%
7 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,401
3.8%
8 DIZZINESS 1,376
3.7%
9 DYSPNOEA 1,333
3.6%
10 VOMITING 1,320
3.5%
11 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,229
3.3%
12 ASTHENIA 1,205
3.2%
13 DECREASED APPETITE 1,161
3.1%
14 FALL 1,086
2.9%
15 OFF LABEL USE 1,086
2.9%
16 PAIN 1,058
2.8%
17 HEADACHE 1,032
2.8%
18 DEATH 1,022
2.7%
19 MALAISE 1,004
2.7%
20 RENAL FAILURE 969
2.6%
21 BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED 961
2.6%
22 PNEUMONIA 908
2.4%
23 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 906
2.4%
24 CONSTIPATION 853
2.3%
25 PRURITUS 784
2.1%
26 INJECTION SITE PAIN 755
2.0%
27 ARTHRALGIA 749
2.0%
28 RASH 728
2.0%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 696
1.9%
30 DEHYDRATION 682
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.