Glimepiride is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 along with a proper diet and exercising. 

Do not take Glimepiride:

• If you’re allergic to Glimepiride, sulfonylureas, sulfonamides or any other component of this medicine.
• If you have diabetes mellitus type I (insulin dependent).
• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (an emergency condition where your blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue and muscle weakness).
• If you are in a diabetic coma.
• If you have severe liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you are recovering from an injury, operation, infections with fever, or from other forms of stress.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have a deficiency in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
• This medicine may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) especially if you miss a meal, exercise more or drink alcohol. Symptoms include: nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, sleepiness, restlessness, difficulty speaking and sweating. You may take a sugar cube or some sweet juice to help it.