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'''Glimepiride''' is an [[antidiabetic medication]] within the [[sulfonylurea]] class, primarily prescribed for the management of [[type 2 diabetes]]. It is regarded as a second-line option compared to [[metformin]], due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy.~~<ref name=AHFS2019/>~~ Use of glimepiride is recommended in conjunction with [[Lifestyle modification|lifestyle modifications]] such as diet and exercise. It is taken by mouth,~~<ref name=AHFS2019/>~~ reaching a peak effect within three hours and lasting for about a day.

'''Glimepiride''' is an [[antidiabetic medication]] within the [[sulfonylurea]] class, primarily prescribed for the management of [[type 2 diabetes]]. It is regarded as a second-line option compared to [[metformin]], due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy. Use of glimepiride is recommended in conjunction with [[Lifestyle modification|lifestyle modifications]] such as diet and exercise. It is taken by mouth, reaching a peak effect within three hours and lasting for about a day.

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Glimepiride was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1995. It is available as a [[generic medication]].~~<ref name=BNF76/>~~ In 2021, it was the 74th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8{{nbsp}}million prescriptions.

Glimepiride was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1995. It is available as a [[generic medication]]. In 2021, it was the 74th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8{{nbsp}}million prescriptions.

== Medical uses ==

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-'''Glimepiride''' is an [[antidiabetic medication]] within the [[sulfonylurea]] class, primarily prescribed for the management of  [[type 2 diabetes]]. It is regarded as a second-line option compared to [[metformin]], due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy.<ref name=AHFS2019/> Use of glimepiride is recommended in conjunction with [[Lifestyle modification|lifestyle modifications]] such as diet and exercise. It is taken by mouth,<ref name=AHFS2019/> reaching a peak effect within three hours and lasting for about a day.
+'''Glimepiride''' is an [[antidiabetic medication]] within the [[sulfonylurea]] class, primarily prescribed for the management of  [[type 2 diabetes]]. It is regarded as a second-line option compared to [[metformin]], due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy. Use of glimepiride is recommended in conjunction with [[Lifestyle modification|lifestyle modifications]] such as diet and exercise. It is taken by mouth, reaching a peak effect within three hours and lasting for about a day.
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-Glimepiride was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1995. It is available as a [[generic medication]].<ref name=BNF76/> In 2021, it was the 74th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8{{nbsp}}million prescriptions.
+Glimepiride was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1995. It is available as a [[generic medication]]. In 2021, it was the 74th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8{{nbsp}}million prescriptions.
 == Medical uses ==