Duetact (Pioglitazone HCl-Glimepiride)

Alternate Name: Pioglitazone HCl/Glimepiride

Description: Duetact is prescribed for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. Glimepiride/Pioglitazone is the generic version of Duetact. On average, the Duetact price is about $628 for a supply of 30, 2 mg-30 mg tablets. You can significantly lower the price of Duetact by using our free LowerMyRx coupon card at a local participating pharmacy.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Hypoglycemic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 30-2 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you had problems ovulating or have irregular periods, this medicine may cause you to ovulate, which could lead to pregnancy if you are sexually active. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control while you are using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, G6PD deficiency, macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye), or a history of alcohol abuse or bladder cancer. Also tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart or blood vessel problemsLow blood sugar levelsLiver problemsIncreased risk for bladder cancer if you use this medicine for a long timeIncreased risk for broken bones Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using, including the following:Clonidine, fluconazole, gemfibrozil, miconazole, reserpine, rifampin, topiramateBeta-blocker medicineInsulin or other oral diabetes medicine., If you also take colesevelam, take this medicine at least 4 hours before you take colesevelam., Women: This medicine may cause you to ovulate if you have not gone through menopause yet. This could happen even if you have a history of irregular periods or problems ovulating. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.