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EspañolGlipizide overview
BRAND NAMES:
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
Generic Names:
Glipizide
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Glipizide used for?
Glipizide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glipizide belongs to a group of medications called sulfonylureas. Glipizide is a generic medication. It is also available under the brand names Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL, both produced by Pfizer. Glipizide first became available in 1984. In the treatment of type 2 diabetes, glipizide use is very common.
What form(s) does Glipizide come in
Tablet
Long Acting Tablet
What are common Glipizide doses?
Tablet 5MG
Tablet 10MG
Bottle 30 Tablets
Bottle 60 Tablets
Common Glipizide prescriptions
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60 tablets bottleglipiZIDE
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2.5mg tabletglipiZIDE
5mg tablet
How to take Glipizide
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Take the regular tablet about 30 minutes before you eat a meal. Take the extended-release tablet with breakfast, unless your doctor tells you differently.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take the regular tablet about 30 minutes before you eat a meal. Take the extended-release tablet with breakfast, unless your doctor tells you differently.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Glipizide contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to glipizide.
Glipizide warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, stomach or bowel problems, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or G6PD deficiency. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Higher risk of heart or blood vessel problemsLow blood sugar
Part of the extended-release tablet may pass in your stool. This is normal.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Glipizide interactions
Some medicines can affect how glipizide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aspirin, chloramphenicol, fluconazole, isoniazid, miconazole, niacin, phenytoin, probenecidBirth control pillBeta blocker medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)MAO inhibitorMedicine to treat an infection (including ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Phenothiazine medicineSteroid medicineSulfa drugThyroid medicine
If you are also taking colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take glipizide.
Part of the extended-release tablet may pass in your stool. This is normal.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Glipizide side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness
Blurred vision, changes in vision
Headache or confusion
Sweating, trembling, shakiness, increased hunger
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset