Glipizide (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Glipizide

The dose of glipizide that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • How well your diabetes is controlled
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Glipizide Dosing for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Glipizide

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with glipizide. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Based on studies of extended-release glipizide, the most common side effects include:
 
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Nervousness
  • Tremor or shakiness
  • Gas.
     
(Click Side Effects of Glipizide to learn more, including potentially serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by reading the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;