| Glipizide (glip'i-zide)
is used to manage Type 2 diabetes. The drug may be used alone or with other
anti-diabetic prescription medicines.
Glipizide is a
sulfonylurea type anti-diabetic medicine. It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin from the pancreas, which in turn helps to lower your blood sugar levels.
Glipizide is a generic equivalent for the
brand drugs Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL.
Generic
Glucotrol is available in 5 mg and 10 mg . The extended release
tablet is available in dosage of 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg.
You must have a VALID
Prescription to order this drug or other prescriptions from
US Generics Online.
Common Side Effects - A small
percent of people can experience these common side effects of this drug
include: abnormal skin sensations, anxiety, constipation, decreased sensitivity to stimulation, diarrhea, fainting, gas, headache, indigestion itching, joint pain, leg cramps, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, runny nose, sleeplessness, sweating, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness, and weight gain.
This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Glipizide . Using prescription alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Do not breast
feed while taking this drug without
consulting with your doctor. If you experience
a Severe Skin Reaction contact your doctor immediately.
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