Glucotrol (Glipizide) and/or alternatives

General Information On Glucotrol

Patients suffering from Type 2 Diabetes may be prescribed to buy Glucotrol for treatment of the disease. Usually, doctors prescribe this medicine as part of an overall treatment plan for a diabetic patient. Besides Glipizide (generic name of this medicine), other essential components of an effective diabetes treatment plan include: diet, exercise, weight management, and regular testing of blood sugar levels. A sulfonylurea-type medicine, this drug helps your pancreas produce insulin.

Side Effects for Glucotrol

Like other medicines, this drug too may cause certain side effects. However, the side effects of Glucotrol generally are less serious. In case you notice any serious side effects or an allergic reaction to this drug, you must stop the medication and seek medical assistance. To help you distinguish between less serious and serious side effects of this medicine, we present a list of side effects that this drug may cause.

Common and less serious side effects of this medicine include: pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, rashes, drowsiness, or dizziness. Continue to take your medicine in case you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms. In case any of these symptoms exacerbate, contact your doctor immediately.

Uncommon but serious side effects of this drug include: fever, persistent sore throat, an unusually fast heartbeat, excessive sweating or thirst, dark colored urine, yellowed skin, easy bruising/bleeding, or swelling of the hands and feet. Stop taking this medication immediately if you notice any of these symptoms and seek medical help.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is highly uncommon. With that said, if you notice any of the symptoms discussed below, then you must immediately stop the medication and seek emergency medical help. The symptoms of an allergic reaction are: breathing problems or swelling/itching (especially of the face, tongue, throat, and lips).

Precautions

You should not buy Glucotrol or consume it if you are allergic to it or if you are in state of Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA). Also, before using this medicine, talk to your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, blockage in your intestines, heart disease, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

Pregnant women should not use this medication before consulting their doctor. Although it is not established if this drug passes into breast milk, nursing mothers should only use this medicine after receiving a go ahead from their doctor.

Glucotrol Dosage

Depending on your condition and response to the medicine, your doctor will recommend the set dosage. Usually, the starting dosage is Glucotrol 5mg once daily, 30 minutes before breakfast.

Interactions

This medicine may interact with certain drugs. The following drugs may increase your risk to hyperglycemia when taken with Glucotrol: thyroid medicines, diet pills, diuretics, birth control pills, high blood pressure medicines, seizure medicines, and steroids. The following drugs, when taken with this medicine, may increase your risk to hypoglycemia: sulfa drugs, blood-thinner drugs, beta-blockers, aspirin, other oral diabetes drugs, and exenatide. In addition, this medicine may also react with certain over-the-counter medicines, such as vitamin pills or herbal medicines. Ensure that you inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are currently taking.

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