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(also known as Glibenclamide, Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase)
Glibenclamide, also known as glyburide, is an anti-diabetic drug in a class of medications known as sulfonylureas, used in the treatment of type II diabetes. The drug works by inhibiting ATP-sensitive potassium channels in pancreatic beta cells. This inhibition causes cell membrane depolarization, opening of voltage-de... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 171 |
89% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1 |
100% |
| Infertility | 1 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 89% (174
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Glyburide Reviews
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worked alright
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not sure if it works or not
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As I lost wt had to be careful of becoming hypoglycemic. Worked well with few other side effects
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I'm at the maximum, and it works, but I don't follow my diet as much as I could. It has not helped in weight loss, as it causes the body to produce insulin, which produces fat.
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combined with healthy diet and metformin
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I take 1.5 mg in the mornings to get my A.M. fast down. I have no major problems controling my sugars the rest of the day as long as I eat right.
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sometimes..
Somewhat Helpful
Still ended up needing insulin injections.
Somewhat Helpful
my sugar is like a roller coaster up and down all the time. But I have started walking and bike riding and it seems to be doing okay
Somewhat Helpful
I took my husbands-if I really went of the health food and needed a quick fix.But didn't work if I took it reguarly.
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Micronase, Metformin and Mood
Get the book "Reversing Diabetes" by D r. Julian Whitaker. It is very informative and before you know it you'll probably be off both medic... [More] -
Micronase, Metformin and Mood
I have just started taking Micronase 1.25mg 1x/day (Glyburide) which helps the pancreas produce more insulin and helps it work better. I have been on ... [More] -
Anybody here on Glyburide?
I just looked it up online, it is the generic for Micronase, I was on metformin, januvia, actos and glucotrol, I am on insulin now. [More] -
glyburide
I'm on it...I have no side effects from it, and yes it does a good job controlling my sugar levels...however, you really have to watch your diet while... [More] -
glyburide
Any one on this? How'd it make you feel? did it get your diabetes under control? [More]
