Glipizide Tablet Benefits & Uses

Glipizide Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Glipizide Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Glipizide Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glipizide Tablet is used -

Severe

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Blurred vision
Confusion
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Diarrhoea
Tremor
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Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Rash
Insomnia
Vertigo
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Paresthesia

Glipizide Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Glipizide Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Glipizide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Glipizide Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Glipizide. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Glipizide Tablet on the Kidneys?

Use of Glipizide may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Glipizide Tablet on the Liver?

Glipizide can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe
What is the effect of Glipizide Tablet on the Heart?

Glipizide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Glipizide Tablet with Other Drugs

Glipizide Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Pseudoephedrine

Aripiprazole

Propranolol

Atenolol

Aspirin

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Glipizide Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glipizide Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Glipizide Tablet

Is this Glipizide Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Glipizide Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Glipizide Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Glipizide Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Glipizide Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Glipizide Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glipizide Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Glipizide Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Glipizide Tablet

Taking Glipizide Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe