Glypizide

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 Glipizide? Glypizide is a common misspelling of glipizide.
 
Glipizide (Glucotrol®) is a prescription medicine approved to treat type 2 diabetes. As a type of sulfonylurea, the medication works to lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin production in the pancreas. It comes in the form of tablets, and is typically taken once or twice a day. Some of the common side effects seen with this drug include dizziness, nervousness, and diarrhea. You may not be able to safely use glipizide if you have certain health conditions, such as problems with your liver, kidneys, or pituitary gland.
 
(To read the full eMedTV article about this medication, click Glipizide. This article covers how the drug works, dosing information, general precautions, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;