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Glide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. The alternative uses of Glide have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Glide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Glide have been listed ahead. These side effects of Glide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glide is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Glide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Glide related warnings section.
Glide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Glide contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Glide with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Glide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Glide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Glide safe for pregnant women?
Glide can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Glide safe during breastfeeding?
Glide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glide on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Glide can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Glide on the Liver?
Effects of Glide on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glide on the Heart?
Side effects of Glide rarely affect the heart.
Glide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glide habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Glide has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Glide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Glide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Glide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glide
Taking alcohol with Glide can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucotrol - glipizide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158