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Glipizide
Glipizide (Overview)
Glipizide is the generic name for the anti diabetic drug glucotrol (glipizide). It is in the drug category of sulfonylureas. These drugs are very effective in treating type 2 diabetes. However, they can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if blood glucose is not monitored closely.
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How do glimepiride, metformine, lantus (insulin glargine) and byetta work together?
Diabetes: The four medications work in 4 different mechanisms with the end goal of keeping blood sugar under control. Would suggest taking Glimepiride in mornings, metformin & Byetta before meals & Lantus (insulin glargine) at bedtime. Goal fasting blood sugar of 100 & hba1c of 6.5 good luck. ...Read more
Glipizide (Overview)
Glipizide is the generic name for the anti diabetic drug glucotrol (glipizide). It is in the drug category of sulfonylureas. These drugs are very effective in treating type 2 diabetes. However, they can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if blood glucose is not monitored closely.
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Please describe the medication: glipizide?
Glipizide: Glipizide is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. The drug works by stimulating the pancreas to release additional Insulin so a partially functioning pancreas is necessary for Glipizide to work. Sometime Glipizide causes too much Insulin to be released by the pancreas which can lead to potentially dangerous low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). ...Read more
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Side effects lantus (insulin glargine) insulin ?
HYPOGLYCEMIA: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a complication of getting too much of any insulin. Since Lantus (insulin glargine) Insulin is injected you may have bruises or lumps at the injection sites. ...Read more
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How dose amaryl (glimepiride) affect blood sugar, insulin?
Lowers blood sugar: Amaryl (glimepiride) stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which will cause the blood sugar to fall. This release of Insulin occurs without relation to whether one has eaten, so if one goes a long period without eating, the blood sugar can become abnormally low. ...Read more
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What is diabetes pill onglyza (saxagliptin)?
Yes: It is a pill to help control and reduce sugar levels of the blood. ...Read more
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What is humalog (insulin lispro) insulin?
Rapid acting insulin: Like other Insulin analogs Humalog (insulin lispro) (lispro) is a rapid acting meal time insulin. It can be injected before or immediately after meal. It has a quick onset, short duration of action, less variation in absorption and decrease chances of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if use appropriately. Indicated for management of diabetes mellitus. Humalog (insulin lispro) is administered subcutaneously only. Can be use in pumps. ...Read more
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Amaryl (glimepiride) to control blood sugars?
For type 2 diabetes: Amaryl (glimepiride) is an oral medication which helps the pancreas make more Insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes. ...Read more
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Hello. Is omega XL safe for diabetics taking insulin metformin glipizide Lipitor (atorvastatin) diazid tricor & bp meds, spiriva advair. ?
Exercise caution: you are already on multiple medications, some possibly interact together, you don't want to add more unless really needed, even if it is a supplement, fatty acids in omega fish oil might increase lipids in your system, this is not against any drug but rather for your own safety, please revise all your meds with your doctor on regular basis, good luck ...Read more
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Is the glipizide more effective than glyburide and januvia (sitagliptin)?
No: Depending on how high your initial sugar levels are all 3 will lower the a1c about 0.3-1.0%. Glyburide is a poor choice for people with kidney problems and januvia (sitagliptin) is expensive. Most guidelines suggest beginning with metformin. Talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Please describe the medication: lantus (insulin glargine)?
Diabetes medication: Treats diabetes mellitus. Insulin is a hormone that helps get sugar from the blood to the muscles, where it is used for energy. This type of Insulin usually works longer than regular insulin. ...Read more
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What is lantus (insulin glargine)?
Insulin: It is a long acting Insulin used in Insulin dependent diabetics. ...Read more
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Does Lantus (insulin glargine) Insuline inyections cause weight gain?
Lantus (insulin glargine): I am assuming that your insulin injections have been started not long ago. Injections should not cause weight gain but there is a more important issue. Type 2 diabetes can and should be corrected such that you no longer have diabetes. Insulin injections should not cause weight gain. With that in mind, talk to your doctor about diabetes and also have a dietitian help you with your weight. ...Read more
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Is the glipizide more effective than glyburide and januvia (sitagliptin)?
No: Depending on how high your initial sugar levels are all 3 will lower the a1c about 0.3-1.0%. Glyburide is a poor choice for people with kidney problems and januvia (sitagliptin) is expensive. Most guidelines suggest beginning with metformin. Talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Using amaryl (glimepiride) 3 before breakfast. Glocophage500+ glocovans 500?
Sulfonylurea.: That seems like a lot of sulfonylurea type medication - Glimepiride and Glyburide. The reason why that's important is that they can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which can be dangerous. I'd like to see you on more Metformin and less sulfonylurea to reduce your risk of hypoglycemia. ...Read more
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How does glipizide work for diabetes?
Glipizide: Glipizide is a sulfonurea drug that is used in the treatment of type two diabetes mellitus. It works by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. ...Read more
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Any other effects of novorapid or levemir (insulin detemir)?
Insulin side effects: Side effects for insulin: low blood sugar, pain at injection site, thickened tissue at injection site, itchiness, rash, weight gain, water/sodium retention. ...Read more
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Which is better glucotrol (glipizide) or glimepiride?
Neither is my choice: Hi. I'm not a fan of sulfonylurea drugs (the class they're both in) and haven't written for any in years. Nevertheless, between the two, I'd prefer glimepiride by a slight margin. ...Read more
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Does novorapid and lantus (insulin glargine) work well for diabetes?
Yes: These are two very good Insulin frequently used in the treatment of both type of diabetes. ...Read more
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I am taking the drug glipizide 5mg is this a safe med and is this a very low dose?
Glipizide: Yes and yes. It is used all the time for the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes. ...Read more
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Side effects of diabetic medication glimepiride?
Extremely low blood: Sugar levels, just like any other medicine that forces your pancreas to make more insulin. ...Read more