GLIPIZIDE ER TABLET 24-HOUR ER 5 MG
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GLIPIZIDE ER TABLET 24-HOUR ER 5 MG EACH
Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets Drug Profile
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GENERIC_NAME
Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets (GLIP i zide)
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COMMON_USES
It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).
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POSSIBLE_SIDE_EFFECTS
WHAT ARE SOME SIDE EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO CALL MY DOCTOR ABOUT RIGHT AWAY?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Change in eyesight. Slurred speech. Tingling. Feeling very tired or weak. Low blood sugar can happen. The chance of low blood sugar may be raised when this drug is used with other drugs for high blood sugar (diabetes). Signs may be dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs. Follow what you have been told to do if you get low blood sugar. This may include taking glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or some fruit juices.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Dizziness. Loose stools (diarrhea). Feeling nervous and excitable. Gas. Upset stomach. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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ADDITIONAL_INFORMATION
If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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BEFORE_USING_THIS_MEDICINE
WHAT DO I NEED TO TELL MY DOCTOR BEFORE I TAKE THIS DRUG?
TELL YOUR DOCTOR: If you have an allergy to glipizide or any other part of this drug. TELL YOUR DOCTOR: If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. TELL YOUR DOCTOR: If you have any of these health problems: Acidic blood problem or type 1 diabetes. TELL YOUR DOCTOR: If you have G6PD deficiency. TELL YOUR DOCTOR: If you have a narrowing of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract or a bowel block. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
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OVERDOSE
If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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HOW_TO_USE_THIS_MEDICINE
HOW IS THIS DRUG BEST TAKEN?
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Take this drug at the same time of day. Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about. Take with the first meal of the day. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
HOW DO I STORE AND/OR THROW OUT THIS DRUG?
Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Store in original container. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
WHAT DO I DO IF I MISS A DOSE?
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
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CAUTIONS
Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this drug affects you. Check your blood sugar as you have been told by your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This drug may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this drug. Do not drive if your blood sugar has been low. There is a greater chance of you having a crash. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this drug. If you also take colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take this drug. It may be harder to control your blood sugar during times of stress like when you have a fever, an infection, an injury, or surgery. A change in level of physical activity or exercise and a change in diet may also affect your blood sugar. Talk with your doctor. This drug may raise the chance of death from heart disease. Talk with your doctor. Low blood sugar may happen with this drug. Very low blood sugar can lead to seizures, passing out, long lasting brain damage, and sometimes death. Talk with the doctor. If you are 65 or older, use this drug with care. You could have more side effects. You may see the tablet shell in your stool. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this drug while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
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