Glimepiride Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Blood Sugar

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Flu-Like Symptoms

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Or Skin Redness
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of Blood Vessels In The Skin
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Liver Problems
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Hair Loss
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Itching
  • Taste Impairment
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