Glucotrol XL (Glipizide Extended Release) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Glucotrol XL Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Glucotrol XL)?

Take the missed dose 30 minutes before your next meal, then return to your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Glucotrol XL)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of glipizide can cause severe hypoglycemia.

Symptoms of severe hypoglycemia include extreme weakness, blurred vision, sweating, trouble speaking, tremors, stomach pain, confusion, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid while taking glipizide (Glucotrol XL)?

Avoid drinking alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment.

Do not use glipizide if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis. Call your doctor for treatment.

What other drugs will affect glipizide (Glucotrol XL)?

You may be more likely to have hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) if you are taking glipizide with other drugs that raise blood sugar, such as:

isoniazid;
diuretics (water pills);
steroids (prednisone and others);
phenothiazines (Compazine and others);
thyroid medicine (Synthroid and others);
birth control pills and other hormones;
seizure medicines (Dilantin and others);
diet pills; and
medicines to treat asthma, colds or allergies.

You may be more likely to have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if you are taking glipizide with other drugs that lower blood sugar, such as:

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
aspirin or other salicylates (including Pepto-Bismol);
sulfa drugs (Bactrim and others);
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI);
beta-blockers (Tenormin and others);
fluconazole (Diflucan);
probenecid (Benemid); or
a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin and others).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with glipizide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about glipizide.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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