Chlorpropamide is an antidiabetic medication which is used in those patients with maturity onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM). It works by lowering blood sugar levels by stimulating the production and release of insulin from the pancreas. It also promotes the movement of sugar from the blood into the cells in the body which need it.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Allergic reaction to active ingredient
  
  
• Low blood glucose level (hypoglycaemia)
  
  
• Increased blood flow to the skin on the face (facial flushing)
  
  
• Weight gain
  
  
• Headache
  
  
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight
  
  
• Blood disorders
  
  
• Skin rashes
  
  
• Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
  
  

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.