Warning/Precautions

Doctors advise against using Amaryl if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or if you have conditions like if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, if you have increased levels of acid in your bodily fluids (acidosis), a weak stomach, liver problems, intestinal problems, a high fever, kidney problems, severe diarrhea, an infection, or thyroid problems, if you have recently suffered from major surgery or trauma, or you are debilitated or malnourished, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast–feeding.

Discuss your past/current medical history in detail with your doctor before beginning treatment with any new medication. If you are using any herbal supplements or over the counter medication, including vitamin pills, then mention it to your doctor.

Amaryl may increase the risk of getting dizziness or drowsiness. This risk greatly increases if you combine it with alcoholic beverages. So please avoid them while using Amaryl. Also, avoid undertaking any tasks which require mental alertness (driving, handling heavy machinery etc).

Doctors may prescribe certain laboratory tests like to determine how you have responded to treatment and to gauge the severity of the side effects of Amaryl. Please Keep all lab appointments and do not miss any tests.

Please inform your lab technician or surgeon that you are taking Amaryl before you undergo any emergency surgical procedure including dental operations.


Amaryl is not useful for treating type I diabetes. Being a diabetic patient, it is always advisable that you carry an ID card on person that mentions about your condition and Amaryl usage.

For best results, it is important to bring about lifestyle changes and pair it with Amaryl. A healthy diet and regular exercise can work wonders with the way you respond to treatment.

As the safety and effectiveness of Amaryl has not been ascertained without doubt it is advisable to not use them in children.

Your blood sugar must be monitored regularly and if you find the levels of blood sugar fluctuating despite the treatment with Amaryl, then consult your doctor.

In some cases, it may lead to Low Blood Sugar. Symptoms like rapid heartbeats, vision changes, headaches, chills, or tremors, hunger are signs of your blood sugar plummeting low. If you notice any of these symptoms then quickly consume a source of sugar (table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or non–diet soda) as this will help elevate your sugar levels quickly. Now seek medical attention.

Have your meals on time and you can easily avoid low blood sugar.

If you are expecting a child or are planning to have a child in the near future, then consult your doctor before using Amaryl to discuss any possible threats to the unborn baby.

If you are a nursing mother and breast feed your baby, then too, seek consultation before using Amaryl as some drugs are excreted in the breast milk and may enter the baby.