Glucotrol Xl - Glipizide Extended Release Tablet - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Glucotrol Xl.
• Glucotrol XL
• GLIP-eh-zide

Read Before Using Glucotrol Xl (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Glucotrol Xl Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• Glipizide is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.
• It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).
• It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin.
• Effectively controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, gas, headache, and weight gain may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool.
• This is harmless.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Swallow this medication whole.
• Do not crush, chew or break the tablets.
• Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with breakfast; or use as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
• Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Glucotrol Xl Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to better understand diabetes and all the important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.