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- Glucotrol XL
Glucotrol is the brand name of a drug Glipizide and
Sustained Release. If you buy glucotrol xl you will get
the same medicine as if you buy glipizide SR. It is just another
name for the same medicine. It is in a class of drugs called
sulfonylureas. It is used to help control blood sugar levels.
Glipizide is used to treat type 2 diabetes along with diet,
exercise, and insulin therapy, if necessary.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if
it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take
a double dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a glipizide overdose include hunger, nausea, anxiety,
cold sweats, weakness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and coma.
What are the possible side effects
of metformin?
Stop taking glipizide and seek emergency medical attention
if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face;
or hives).
Other, less serious side effects from glipizide result mostly
from blood sugar levels that are either too high or too low.
You should be familiar with the symptoms of both high and
low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both conditions.
Also, be sure your family and close friends know how to help
you in an emergency situation
Low blood sugar may occur when too much glipizide is taken;
when meals are missed or delayed; if you exercise more than
usual; during illness, especially with vomiting or diarrhea;
if you take other medications; after drinking alcohol; and
in other situations.
Hypoglycemia or Low blood sugar
has the following symptoms:
- shaking;
- headache;
- cold sweats;
- pale, cool skin;
- anxiety; and
- difficulty concentrating.
Keep hard, sugary candy; chocolate; fruit juice; or glucose
tablets on hand to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
Increased blood sugar may occur when not enough glipizide
is taken; if you eat significantly more food than usual; if
you exercise less than usual; if you take other medications;
during fever or other illness; and in other situations.
Hyperglycemia or High blood sugar
has the following symptoms:
- increased thirst,
- increased hunger, and
- increased urination.
There may be an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular
(heart and blood vessels) complications with the use of glipizide
when compared to the treatment of diabetes with diet or diet
plus insulin. The long-term use of glipizide should be discussed
with your doctor.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.

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