Glyburide 5 mg Tablets is included in the Pill Pass Discount Drug List at Pill Pals Pharmacy. This educational article summarizes key FDA-label topics for patients, caregivers, and prescribers who want a plain-language overview before speaking with a physician or pharmacist.
Drug Name
Glyburide 5 mg Tablets
FDA Labeled Indications
Glyburide is FDA-labeled as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Contraindications
Contraindications include hypersensitivity to glyburide or sulfonamide derivatives in labeled products, diabetic ketoacidosis, and use with bosentan in some labeling.
Warnings
Warnings include hypoglycemia, hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency, and possible increased cardiovascular mortality reported with some sulfonylureas.
Precautions
Monitor blood glucose carefully. Use caution in older adults, kidney or liver impairment, poor nutrition, adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, alcohol use, and interacting medications.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions may include low blood sugar, nausea, heartburn, fullness, rash, itching, photosensitivity, weight gain, and liver enzyme changes.
Pill Pass Discount Drug List Notes
Availability, quantity limits, manufacturer selection, and final dispensing decisions may depend on prescription requirements, clinical appropriateness, inventory, and applicable law. This article is informational and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or the full FDA-approved labeling for the dispensed product.
Related Pill Pass Discount Drug List Articles
For related medications on the same Pill Pass Discount Drug List, you may also review Glyburide 1.25 mg Tablets, Glyburide 2.5 mg Tablets, Hyoscyamine 0.125 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablets, and Hydralazine 10 mg Tablets.
Source note: this article is written as a patient-friendly summary of FDA labeling topics available through DailyMed and related FDA labeling resources. Manufacturer-specific labeling can vary, so patients should rely on the medication guide, package insert, prescriber instructions, and pharmacist counseling for their specific product.
Glyburide 5 mg Tablets is on the Pill Pass List. This information is accurate as of May 13, 2026. If you would like more information on this medication, please contact your Physician or Pharmacist.
