Glipizide Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your medication Glipizide

Glipizide is also known as the brand name: Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

Glipizide is most commonly used for type 2 diabetes. No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, glipizide is usually taken by mouth 30 minutes before breakfast.

Standard dosing of glipizide ranges from 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg.

Some less common side effects with glipizide include dizziness or passing out, nervousness, headache, itching or redness of skin, blurred vision, low blood sugar, diarrhea or constipation, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, leg pain or muscle cramps.

Do not take glipizide if you have type 1 diabetes. Do not take glipizde if you are shaky, confused, have an increased heart rate, or are sweating because these could be signs of low blood sugar.

While taking glipizide, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You are taking any other diabetes medications
• You have severe muscle cramps or weakening
• You have liver or kidney disease
• You are pregnant
• You are really tired, dizzy, confused, short of breath, or have chest tightness, swelling of the tongue, face or throat
• You are starting new medications, vitamins or supplements.

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