If you have forgotten to take your diabetes pills and it is less than 2 hours from the time that you should have taken it, take it. Write down that you delayed a dose in your record book. If it is more that 2 hours, contact your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at the next meal unless otherwise instructed. If you skip a dose, note it in your record book.
Most medications interact safely with the newer sulfonylurea agents.
However, always remind your healthcare provider what medicines you are taking and when there is a change in your medications. This will help ensure the combinations are safe. Ask if the new medication will affect your diabetes. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is the most common side effect of the sulfonylurea agents. Other side effects, although uncommon, are listed below.