Glipizide is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works to help the pancreas produce more insulin, outlines potential side effects, and more.
Some of the most common side effects of glipizide can include dizziness, shakiness, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious and rare side effects of this diabetes medication.
This eMedTV Web page explains that during studies of glipizide extended release, a decreased libido was reported as a rare side effect of the medication. This page also describes what to do if, while taking glipizide, sexual side effects occur.
This eMedTV article explores glipizide and depression, explaining why depression does not appear to be a common side effect of the drug. This page also highlights some symptoms of depression, such as feelings of hopelessness and decreased energy.
As this eMedTV resource discusses, low and high blood sugar levels are possible effects of glipizide. Blood sugar levels can cause serious or even life-threatening complications, which this page also highlights. Possible symptoms are listed as well.
This eMedTV page explains how glipizide lowers blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin production in the pancreas. This page also discusses off-label glipizide uses and why the drug is not used for type 1 diabetes.
Generally, the recommended glipizide dose when first taking it is 5 mg a day, taken before breakfast. This eMedTV resource outlines the factors that will affect glipizide dosing guidelines and lists some tips on when and how to take the drug.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential glipizide drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medications, diuretics, and oral contraceptives. This page also explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
This eMedTV page takes a look at several glipizide warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions, people who should not take the drug, and possible side effects. Things to discuss with your doctor before taking it are also included.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes possible symptoms of a glipizide overdose, such as cold sweats, shakiness, and blurry vision. Treatment options are also described, for both recent and not-so-recent overdoses.
This eMedTV segment explains that there is a generic glipizide available in two strengths: 5 mg and 10 mg. This page also explains how the FDA rates generic medications and what this means with regards to glipizide.
This segment of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at some of the glipizide alternatives available, such as lifestyle changes and other diabetes medications. This page also explains when an alternative to glipizide might be necessary.
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