Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.
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Who Can And Cannot Take GlimepirideNHS medicines information on who can take glimepiride and who may not be able to take it.Who can take glimepirideMost adults aged 18 years and older can take glimepiride. A diabetes specialist may sometimes prescribe glimepiride for children and young people aged under 18. Who may not be able to take glimepirideThis medicine is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (when your body does not produce insulin). Glimepiride is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you: - have ever had an allergic reaction to glimepiride or any other medicine
- have severe kidney or liver disease
- have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells)
- are due to have surgery
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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