Can Glimepiride be safely prescribed to elderly diabetic patients with renal impairment? What precautions and dose adjustments are recommended for this group?
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Glimepiride can be used in elderly diabetic patients with renal impairment, but cautiously. Doses should be lower to minimize hypoglycemia, starting at the lowest dose and carefully monitoring kidney function.