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Generic Name: Glipizide
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Type 2 diabetes
Hyperglycemia
5 mg once daily
Not recommended
2.5 mg once daily
40 mg/day
Use with caution
Start at 2.5 mg
Hypoglycemia, weight gain
Severe hypoglycemia
Type 1 diabetes, DKA
Risk of hypoglycemia, especially in elderly
Azole antifungals, NSAIDs
Take 30 min before meals
Avoid, risk of disulfiram-like reaction
Avoid
Avoid
Eat a meal 30 minutes after taking
Do not double dose, skip if close to next meal
Blood glucose, HbA1c
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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.