However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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You take glipizide ER tablets once per day with breakfast or your first meal of the day. The maximum dosage for glipizide ER tablets is 20 mg per day. If you miss your dose of glipizide, you should take it as soon as possible, but only if you plan to eat a meal, as follows:. Regardless of which type of glipizide oral tablet you take IR or ER , you should not take two doses at the same time. Taking more than one dose can increase your risk of side effects such as hypoglycemia low blood sugar.
To help make sure that you do not miss a dose, try using a medication reminder. This can include setting an alarm or downloading a reminder app on your phone.
A kitchen timer can work, too. Glipizide is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. Other drugs are available that can treat type 2 diabetes. Some may be a better fit for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. Note: Some of the drugs listed here are used off-label to treat these specific conditions. However, weight gain has been commonly reported by people taking glipizide after glipizide IR tablets became available on the market.
To help prevent or minimize weight gain, you should take glipizide alongside diet and exercise. Glipizide may cause more weight gain than other diabetes medications, such as metformin and sitagliptin. If you have questions about weight changes with glipizide, talk with your doctor. They can talk with you about healthy ways to manage your weight. If you do not eat within 30 minutes of taking glipizide IR tablets or do not eat a meal with glipizide ER tablets, your blood sugar may drop too low.
This increases your risk of hypoglycemia low blood sugar. In some cases, hypoglycemia can become serious and may require urgent treatment. You should only take your dose of glipizide oral tablet if you plan to eat a meal. If your blood sugar reading is low 70 milligrams per deciliter or less , you should follow your hypoglycemia action plan as instructed by your doctor. If you accidentally take glipizide but forget to eat, you should check your blood sugar. After about 3 months of glipizide treatment, your doctor will check your A1C.
If glipizide is working the way it should, you may notice that your blood sugar readings are within or close to your goal range. If you have questions about what to expect from your glipizide treatment, talk with your doctor. They can also give you more information about your A1C and blood sugar goal ranges. However, glipizide may not be safe for some people who already have kidney problems, such as kidney disease.
People with kidney problems have a higher risk of developing hypoglycemia low blood sugar. Before starting glipizide, tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems. They may start you on a low dosage of the drug or suggest a different medication. For more information on possible side effects, see the prescribing information for glipizide IR oral tablets and glipizide ER oral tablets. Taking your diabetes medications correctly and following a balanced diet and lifestyle may help manage your blood sugar.
This may help prevent or reduce hair loss. If you have questions about hair loss, talk with your doctor. They may want to do a check-up or use blood tests to look for other possible causes.
Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of hypoglycemia low blood sugar with glipizide. It may also increase the frequency or severity of certain side effects, such as nausea and dizziness. There have also been rare reports of severe reactions when glipizide IR tablets were taken with alcohol. These reactions occurred after glipizide IR tablets became available on the market. These severe reactions are called disulfiram-like reactions. Symptoms of disulfiram-like reactions may include severe nausea and vomiting , flushing , and heart rate and blood pressure changes.
For more information on these reactions, see prescribing information on glipizide IR oral tablets and glipizide ER oral tablets. Alcohol consumption may also make it harder for you to manage your blood sugar. For more information about drinking alcohol with diabetes, talk with your doctor. You can ask them how much alcohol if any is safe for you to drink while taking glipizide. Glipizide oral tablets can interact with several other medications.
Different interactions can lead to different effects. For instance, some interactions can interfere with how well a drug works. Other interactions can increase side effects or make them more severe. Before taking glipizide oral tablets, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Tell them about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also, tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you take. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. Below is a list of medications that can interact with glipizide oral tablets.
This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with glipizide. Certain types of drugs can increase the risk of hypoglycemia low blood sugar or worsen hypoglycemia when taken with glipizide.
Careful monitoring of blood sugar levels is needed if you take these drugs with glipizide. Examples of these drugs include:. Certain drugs can affect how well glipizide manages your blood sugar. This is because they can cause hyperglycemia high blood sugar. Colesevelam WelChol can also cause glipizide ER tablets to be less effective.
Because of this risk, you should take glipizide ER tablets at least 4 hours before taking colesevelam. Other drugs may interact with glipizide oral tablets. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. However, some herbs and supplements can possibly lower your blood sugar. This may increase your risk of hypoglycemia low blood sugar with glipizide. If you have any questions about eating certain foods with Glipizide oral tablets, talk with your doctor.
Glipizide oral tablets are prescription generic drugs that you take along with diet and exercise to manage blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Glipizide is not for treating type 1 diabetes. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to glipizide, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis call your doctor for treatment.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby. However, you may need to stop taking glipizide for a short time just before your due date. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. You may have low blood sugar hypoglycemia and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda. Your doctor may prescribe a glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia.
Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency. Also watch for signs of high blood sugar hyperglycemia such as increased thirst or urination.
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.
Some forms of glipizide are made with a shell that is not absorbed or melted in the body. Part of the tablet shell may appear in your stool. This is a normal side effect and will not make the medication less effective. Take your dose as soon as you can, but only if you are getting ready to eat a meal. Medicine to treat diabetes Belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas. Feeling sick nausea or vomiting Constipation Diarrhoea.
These are quite common when you first start taking glipizide and usually go away with time. Tell your doctor if troublesome. Glipizide can cause some people to gain weight.
Lifestyle changes can be helpful in preventing weight gain, such as making better eating choices, limiting your portion sizes, and getting more exercise. Read more about medicines and weight gain.
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