Glipizide Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

How to use Glipizide

tablet that is swallowed

Side Effects

What are the most common side effects of glipizide?

The most common side effects of glipizide are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nervousness
Feeling jittery or shakiness
Low blood sugar (see below)
Gas

There may be other side effects of glipizide that are not listed here. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at www.health.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 866-234-2345.

What are the serious side effects of glipizide?

While less common, the most serious side effects of glipizide are described below, along with what to do if they happen.

Severe Allergic Reactions. Glipizide may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking glipizide and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Breathing problems or wheezing
Racing heart
Fever or general ill feeling
Swollen lymph nodes
Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
Stomach cramps
Joint pain

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia). Glipizide can cause low blood sugar, which can be serious and may lead to death. You may need to check your blood sugar more often if you have changes to your diet, exercise regimen, or medicines for diabetes. Do not take glipizide and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Headache
Crankiness or anxiety
Hunger
Dizziness or confusion
Blurry vision
Slurred speech
Sweating
Feeling jittery or shakiness
Fast heartbeat
Seizures

Precautions

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

Interactions

Does glipizide interact with foods or drinks?

There are no known interactions between glipizide and foods or most drinks. However, your risk of low blood sugar may be increased if you take glipizide without eating or if you drink alcohol while taking glipizide.

Does glipizide interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?

Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before taking glipizide.

Some medicines used for fungal infections, such as fluconazole (Diflucan) and miconazole (Oravig)
Colesevelam (Welchol), a medicine used for high cholesterol

Many other medicines can increase your blood sugar and can interfere with the effect of glipizide. Talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider before starting or stopping other medicines while taking glipizide. You may need to monitor your blood sugar levels more closely during these times.

Some medicines can decrease your blood sugar, adding to the effect of glipizide. Talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider before starting or stopping other medicines while taking glipizide. You may need to monitor your blood sugar levels more closely or lower your dose of glipizide during these times.

Some medicines may make it difficult to notice signs of low blood sugar. You may need to monitor your blood sugar levels more closely if you take any of these medicines. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken.

This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with glipizide. Always check with your healthcare provider.

Does Glipizide interact with other drugs you are taking?

Enter your medication into the WebMD interaction checker

Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Notes

No monograph available at this time.

Missed Dose

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

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