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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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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
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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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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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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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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Do any herbal supplements have dangerous side effects if taken with glipizide and metphormin?
It depends: Please see the label. All the mechanism of herbal medications are not known but some of them are notorious to cause side effects due to interaction. ...Read more
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Is there any bad effect or side effect of diabetes medicine glipizide & metformin?
Metformin: metformin most common side effect is stomach upset and loose stools. for this reason many healthcare professionals start at a low dose and gradually increase it to minimize adverse effects. glipizide can also cause nausea, headache, diarrhea; major effect is that it lowers blood sugar (which is why you are taking it) ...Read more
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Long term side effects on metmorfin HCl and glipizide mg?
Low thyroid, sugar.: Metformin has side effects, like gastrointestinal issues-diarrhea, and cramps. Lactic acidosis is the most serious, likely from liver and/or kidney problems. Low thyroid from lowered TSH in blood and low testosterone are likely long term side effects. The most important side effect of glipiizide is hypoglycemia, which can cause dizziness, and confusion. Do not take if easy bruising/ bleeding. ...Read more
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Such as glipizide ER and glyburide. And even if it isn't an overdose some symptoms / side effects?
Glyburide: Diabeta (glyburide) side-effects are nausea, heartburn, allergic reaction, sense of stomach fullness. ...Read more
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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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What is the definition or description of: glipizide?
Glipizide: 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. ...Read more
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Have glipizide XL tablets that have and expiration date of6/30/13 are they still good?
Probably yes: Although, no doctor or pharmacist would recommend that you take them, most likely they are just fine. ...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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What is a normal dose of glipizide er?
5-10 mg: 5-10 mg, maximum dose 20 mg.
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Can you please tell me about glucon glipizide?
Glipizide: Glipizide is an oral medication for type 2 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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Hi. Can someone tell me the difference between glipizide 5 and glipizide 5 ER? Thanks!
Formulation: They are the same medication but differ in how they dissolve inside of the GI Tract. One dissolves quickly and one dissolves or 'releases' the medication more slowly. ...Read more
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Took glipizide before dinner. It has been about two hours since she ate. What can I do to bring her sugar down?
Nothing: Glipizide works for 28 hrs. If her doctor has not prescribe any thing.......talk to doc and proceed accordingly. ...Read more
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Are Glimepiride & glipizide the same drug?
No, but same class: Both are 2nd generation sulfonylurea drugs for treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. According to a review by the Utah gov't, they conclude: "Overall ranges of HbA1c reduction seen w/glimepiride, glipizide & glyburide treatment in current literature are similar & choice of antidiabetes therapy should be based on individual patient characteristics, including: efficacy, cost, (see below) ...Read more
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Long term side effects on metmorfin HCl and glipizide mg?
Low thyroid, sugar.: Metformin has side effects, like gastrointestinal issues-diarrhea, and cramps. Lactic acidosis is the most serious, likely from liver and/or kidney problems. Low thyroid from lowered TSH in blood and low testosterone are likely long term side effects. The most important side effect of glipiizide is hypoglycemia, which can cause dizziness, and confusion. Do not take if easy bruising/ bleeding. ...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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There be possible side effects if takingthe metformin or glipizide?
Metformin: Possible side-effects include rash, palpitations, muscle aches, cramps, & changes in taste, . ...Read more
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Can I take glucotrol (glipizide) with metformin? Thanks in advance.
Yep: You bet you can.
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Allergic to metformin, glipizide 5 mg twice a day seems to not be as effective anymore. Suggestions?
Allergies etc.:
If the medication for type 2 diabetes is not working well for you see your doctor ASAP.
There are 12 different drugs for diabetes - not including insulin.
Your primary care doctor may make changes or refer you to an Endocrinologist.
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Can metformin & glipizide mixed together? If yes than what is the possible side effect related to this
Yes.: This is perhaps the most common combination of oral meds for diabetes. The side effects are related to the individual drugs. Gi disturbance with metformin and potentially low blood sugar readings with glipizide. ...Read more
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Taking glipizide XL and metformin bid. Did A1c and nurse said to take glipizide only in a.M. Now. What would that indicate?
Glipizide: I read this story as the nurse teaching you how you should have been using glipizde all along. This is a once daily medication. I see nothing else here that you should worry or wonder about. ...Read more
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I need a prescription for Janumet 50/1000 60 tablets (take 2a day and I have a free 60 tablet voucher) and 60 tablets of glipizide 10 mg extended relea?
Is there a:
Question here?
It sounds like you are being treated for Type II Diabetes!
What is your question?
Dr Z
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Glipizide 5mg xs 2/day. Lately #s rising slowly. Haven't changed anything)I don't think). Is diabetes progressive? Lots of fatigue also. : (
Yes, progressive: Hi. Yes, type 2 diabetes is progressive, and sufonylureas like glipizide have very poor durability. I haven't prescribed a sulfonylurea in YEARS. We have much better drugs with much more durable benefit. I would say if possible, you should see an endocrinologist; ask about GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and of course, good ol' metformin. Other options too. Good luck! ...Read more
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Is there any bad effect or side effect of diabetes medicine glipizide & metformin?
Metformin: metformin most common side effect is stomach upset and loose stools. for this reason many healthcare professionals start at a low dose and gradually increase it to minimize adverse effects. glipizide can also cause nausea, headache, diarrhea; major effect is that it lowers blood sugar (which is why you are taking it) ...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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Do any herbal supplements have dangerous side effects if taken with glipizide and metphormin?
It depends: Please see the label. All the mechanism of herbal medications are not known but some of them are notorious to cause side effects due to interaction. ...Read more