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Medical Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Glucotrol (glipizide) is blood glucose lowering drug of the sulfonylurea class used to help maintain glucose control in type 2 diabetics, in conjunction with an appropriate diet and exercise program. Glucotrol is available as a generic named glipizide. Side effects of Glucotrol may include diarrhea, skin changes (rash, hives, and blisters), gas, and dizziness.
Glucotrol is available in 5 and 10 mg strength tablets. The usual starting dose is 5 mg about 30 min before breakfast. Serious side effects of Glucotrol include hypoglycemia, jaundice, liver damage, fever, bleeding or bruising, skin changes, SIADH, and porphyria. Many drugs may interact with Glucotrol; patients should carefully check glucose levels and inform their doctors about what medications they are taking. There are no adequate and well controlled studies of Glucotrol in pregnant women. Glucotrol (glipizide) should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding women only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus and infant. Safety and effectiveness of Glucotrol in children have not been established.
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Glucotrol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
GLUCOTROL (glipizide) is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Glucotrol Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is the most common side effect of glipizide. Symptoms of low blood sugar may include headache, nausea, hunger, confusion, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, trouble concentrating, confusion, or seizure (convulsions). Watch for signs of low blood sugar. Carry a piece of non-dietetic hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you ha...
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Glucotrol Consumer Information: Uses
Glipizide is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth 30 minutes before a ...
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