While this association has been denied, the effects of herbicide use in Vietnam linger. 1  Figure 1. A U.S. Military helicopter spraying Agent Orange in Vietnam. 2  Figure 2a. Molecular structure of 2,4-dichloro-phenoxyacetic acid. 3  Figure 2b. Molecular structure of 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid. 4  Figure 2c.
As with any medication, side effects are possible, including low blood sugar, dizziness, and headaches. Amaryl Â® (glimepiride) is a prescription medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes (also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes).
Some examples of sulfonylurea medication are glipizide XL (Glucotrol XL) and glimepiride (Amaryl). Sulfonylureas help to lower the amount of glucose in your bloodstream (your blood glucose). They do this by increasing the amount of insulin released by your pancreas. With more insulin to âunlockâ your bodyâs cells, more glucose can move into them. As a result, your blood glucose goes down.