Glipizide
Brand: Glucotrol (discontinued), Glucotrol XL
No boxed warning on the current FDA label. On the ISMP high-alert list.
- Caution
- Hypoglycemia, especially with skipped meals, alcohol, or kidney impairment.
- Pregnancy
- Usually switched to insulin in pregnancy.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
Key interactions
- Adds to other glucose-lowering drugs
- Alcohol raises low-blood-sugar risk
- Beta blockers may mask low-sugar signs
Counseling points
- Take about 30 minutes before breakfast
- Recognize and treat low blood sugar
- Do not skip meals
- Carry a fast sugar source
- Limit alcohol
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