Glipizide
Uses
Glipizide is used to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes with a proper diet and exercise program. It can also be used with other diabetes medicines. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nervous problems, loss of organs and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Glipizide is related to the class of drugs which is known as sulfonylureas. This reduces blood sugar due to the release of your body’s natural insulin.
How To Use Glipizide
Take Glipizide 30 minutes before breakfast or the first meal of the day guided by your doctor, usually once daily. Some patients, especially those who take high dose, can be directed to take this medicine twice a day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and treatment response.
To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start Glipizide on low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
If you are already taking another diabetes drug (like chlorpropamide), then follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to prevent chronic medication and start Glipizide.
Colesevelam can reduce the absorption of Glipizide. If you are taking Colesevelam, take Glipizide at least 4 hours before taking Colesevelam.
Use Glipizide regularly to get the most benefit. To help you remember, take it every day at the same time.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse (your blood glucose is too high or too little).
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, headaches and weight gain etc. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Glipizide because he or she has decided that your benefit is higher than the risk of side effects. Many people using this drug do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have a serious side effect, including: signs of infection (such as frequent throat fever, fever), easy bleeding / injury, stomach ache, yellowing of the eyes / skin color black, Unusual fatigue / weakness, abnormal / sudden weight gain, change in mental / mood, swelling of hands / feet, stroke.
Glipizide can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This can happen when you do not consume enough calories from food or if you do unusually heavy exercises. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, tremors, pulsation, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or jerking of hands / feet. It is a good habit to take glucose tablets or gel for the treatment of low blood sugar. If you do not have these reliable forms of glucose, then increase your blood glucose faster by drinking a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or fruit juice or non-diet soda. Tell your doctor immediately about the reaction and use of this product. To help prevent low blood glucose, dine at regular times, and do not leave food. To find out from your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you need to eat. Read More
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