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Glyburide

Glyburide is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

$0 with active Tab membership Oral Sulfonylurea [EPC]

What it's used for

Glyburide tablets are used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

There is no fixed dosage regimen, and patients must be retitrated when transferring from other oral diabetes medications.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Common side effects

Side effects include low blood sugar, while rare gastrointestinal reactions such as cholestatic jaundice and hepatitis may progress to liver failure.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Glyburide 1.25mg TabletGlyburide 2.5mg TabletGlyburide 5mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

Related medications

AcarboseGlimepirideGlipizideGlyburide/MetforminMetforminRepaglinide

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.