User:Mr. Ibrahem/Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a second line treatment after metformin. It is taken by mouth. Effects may last for up to 24 hrs.

Common side effects include nausea, itchiness, and rash. Other side effect may include low blood sugar. Those with liver or kidney problems have more frequent side effects. Use in pregnancy is not generally recommended. It is a sulfonylurea. It works by stimulating the release of insulin by the pancreas.

Tolbutamide was discovered in 1956 and approved for medical use in 1957. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 100 tablets of 500 mg costs about 92 USD as of 2021. This amount in the United Kingdom costs the NHS about £73.