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Sulfonylureas

Sulfonylureas lower levels of glucose in the blood by stimulating the production of insulin. The first sulfonylureas were introduced in the 1950's. Newer "second generation" sulfonylureas have fewer of the side effects associated with the first generation products.

Sulfonyureas stimulate cells in the pancreas to release more insulin.

Drugs in the class

Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Tolazamide (Tolinase)

Glimepiride (Amaryl)

Tolbutamide (Orinase)

Glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase)

Glipizide Extended-Release (Glucotrol XL)

Acetohexamide (Dymelor)

Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.