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Took Glimepiride, Not Diabetic, Not Prescribed. Lowered Blood Pressure. Drinking Sugar, No Help. When Is It Safe To Sleep?
Hi. I took 20 mg of glimepiride about 10 hours ago. I am not diabetic nor have I been prescribed to thos drig. It lower blood pressure and the max amount daily for someone is 8 mg. I have been eating and drinking sugar and protien all day to raise my blood pressure the half life is 5-9 hours with a peak of 2-3 hours. Did I already hit the peak and when would it be safe for me to sleep?
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HCM
You took 20 mg Glimeperide which is sulfonyl urea and hypoglycemic drug.It is high dose and its half life is approximately 10 hours,but still can cause hypoglycemia,so if you are facing problem get hospitalized and a intravenous glucose may be given with monitoring of blood sugar level.
Peak effect of drug is already passed still you should take precaution.
In the mean time continue to take sweet thing food with good glycemic index,
Please do not hesitate to go to hospital once you recovers completely,Please take care not to do such silly thing in life.
Please Take care
Best of Luck
Welcome to HCM
You took 20 mg Glimeperide which is sulfonyl urea and hypoglycemic drug.It is high dose and its half life is approximately 10 hours,but still can cause hypoglycemia,so if you are facing problem get hospitalized and a intravenous glucose may be given with monitoring of blood sugar level.
Peak effect of drug is already passed still you should take precaution.
In the mean time continue to take sweet thing food with good glycemic index,
Please do not hesitate to go to hospital once you recovers completely,Please take care not to do such silly thing in life.
Please Take care
Best of Luck
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