What Is the Generic for Glimepiride

Glimepiride is available as the brand-name drug Amaryl and as a generic drug.

Is there a substitute for glimepiride?

GlimepirideMetforminJanuvia sitagliptinGeneric AvailabilityYes (this medicine)Yes (this medicine)NoDosage Form(s) AvailableOral tabletOral solution Oral tablet Oral tablet, extended releaseOral tablet

Is Amaryl and glimepiride same?

Amaryl (glimepiride) is in a drug class known as sulfonylureas. Sulfonylureas work by telling your pancreas to release insulin, which lowers your blood sugar.