User:Mr. Ibrahem/Chlorpropamide

Chlorpropamide, sold under the brand name Diabinese among others, is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is used together with diet and exercise. It is a second line treatment. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include headache, dizziness, numbness, abdominal discomfort, weight gain, and nausea. Other side effects may include low blood sugar and liver problems. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is a first generation sulfonylurea and works by increasing the release of insulin.

Chlorpropamide was approved for medical use in the United States in 1958. Commercial sale has been discontinued in the United States.