home > drugs a-z list > glucotrol xl (glipizide extended release) drug center

Glucotrol XL Drug Center

Glucotrol XL (glipizide extended release) is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. It is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, gas, headache, and weight gain.

The usual starting dose of Glucotrol XL is 5 mg per day. Dosage adjustment is based on laboratory measures of glycemic control. Most patients are controlled with 5 mg to 10 mg taken once daily. Some patients may require up to the maximum daily dose of 20 mg. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may result if you take Glucotrol XL with drugs that raise blood sugar, such as: isoniazid, diuretics (water pills), steroids, phenothiazines, thyroid medicine, birth control pills and other hormones, seizure medicines, diet pills, and medicines to treat asthma, colds or allergies. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may result if you take Glucotrol XL with drugs that lower blood sugar, such as: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin or other salicylates, sulfa drugs, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), beta-blockers, fluconazole, probenecid, or blood thinners. Glucotrol XL should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is not recommended for use for at least one month before delivery due to the potential for harm to a fetus. Insulin may be preferred during pregnancy. Based on information from related drugs, this medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Glucotrol XL (glipizide extended release) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.