Product Description.

Glucovance is used to control blood glucose levels (the amount of sugar in the blood) in adults with type II diabetes mellitus. This type of diabetes is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity onset diabetes. 

Glucovance is used:

• when diet, exercise and treatment with either metformin or a sulfonylurea medicine are not enough to control your blood glucose
• in people whose blood sugar levels are already well controlled by the combination of metformin and a sulfonylurea medicine. Glucovance is to replace these two medicines.

Dosage.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take glyburide and metformin with meals. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking glyburide and metformin.

Side Effects.

• pressure on the stomach or feeling of fullness
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• taste disturbance
• mild skin rash