Glipizide

Generic Name

Glipizide

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Brand Name

Glucotrol

Mexican Name

Minodiab

Usage Information

In order to get the most benefit from this medication, use it regularly and that at the same time each day. Take this medication by mouth 30 minutes before a meal, usually once daily before breakfast; or use as directed by your doctor.

Dosage

The dose of this medicine may differ for different patients. Actual dose depends on your medical condition and response to therapy. Follow doctor’s advice very carefully and take this drug exactly as suggested by your doctor. The usual starting dose when using immediate release tablets is 5 mg. The maximum dose is 40 mg daily. The starting dose when using extended-release tablets is 5 mg daily up to a maximum dose of 20 mg daily.

Interactions

Cholestyramine may reduce the absorption and consequently the effect of glipizide. Therefore, glipizide should be administered 1-2 hours before cholestyramine is administered. Fluconazole (Diflucan) may increase the absorption and therefore increase the effect of glipizide.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, headache, and weight gain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Warnings Recalls

Patients 65 years of age and older may have a stronger reaction to glipizide and may require a reduced dose. Glipizide is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether glipizide will be harmful to an unborn baby.

Trade Names USA

Glucotrol, Metaglip

Trade Names Canada

Glucotrol

Trade Names Mexico

Minodiab

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Tips on making the most of your online Glipizide purchase

The safest and most secure and private mode of purchase

When you purchase your Glipizide online, you are certain that your transaction is not only reasonably priced, it is also safe, secure and private. This is so because most online pharmacies providing this service have put in place electronic and procedural safeguards to protect the personal information of their customers. Managed by highly trained and professional staffers who are also committed to ensuring the protection of their customers’ privacy, these online pharmacies and purchasing sites use a technology called secure sockets layers (SSL) to protect and secure personal information as well as to provide data encryption.