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name: GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. In diabetics either the body does not make enough insulin or the insulin that is produced no longer works properly. There are actually two forms of diabetes: type 1 insulin-dependent
and type 2 non-insulin-dependent. Type 1 usually requires insulin injections
for life, while type 2 diabetes can usually be treated by dietary changes
and/or oral antidiabetic medications such as GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) . Apparently,
GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) controls diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to secrete
more insulin. If you suffer from type 1 diabetes, you will need to
use insulin and will not be able to use GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) . Occasionally, type
2 diabetics must take insulin injections on a temporary basis, especially
during stressful periods or times of illness. Always remember that GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) is an aid to, not a substitute for,
good diet and exercise. Failure to follow a sound diet and exercise
plan can lead to serious complications, such as dangerously high or
low blood sugar levels. Remember, too, that GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) is not an oral
form of insulin, and cannot be used in place of insulin. In general, to achieve the best control over blood sugar levels, GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) should be taken 30 minutes before a meal. However, the exact dosing schedule as well as the dosage amount must be determined by your physician. GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) XL should be taken with breakfast. Swallow the tablets whole; do not chew, crush, or divide them. Do not be alarmed if you notice something that looks like a tablet in your stool<96>it will be the empty shell that has been eliminated. If you miss a dose... Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. Storage instructions... GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) should be stored at room temperature and protected from
moisture and humidity. Side effects from GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) are rare and seldom require discontinuation of GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) . * Side effects may include: GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) and GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) XL, like all oral antidiabetic drugs, can cause low blood sugar. This risk is increased by missed meals, alcohol, other diabetes medications, and excessive exercise. Low blood sugar is also more likely in older people, those with kidney or liver problems, and those with poorly functioning adrenal or pituitary glands. To avoid low blood sugar, you should closely follow the dietary and exercise regimen suggested by your physician. * Symptoms of mild low blood sugar may include: * Symptoms of more severe low blood sugar may include: Ask your doctor what steps you should take if you experience mild hypoglycemia. If symptoms of severe low blood sugar occur, contact your doctor immediately. Severe hypoglycemia should be considered a medical emergency, and prompt medical attention is essential. Special warnings about GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) It's possible that drugs such as GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) may lead to more heart problems than diet treatment alone, or diet plus insulin. If you have a heart condition, you may want to discuss this with your doctor. If you are taking GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) , you should check your blood and urine periodically for the presence of abnormal sugar (glucose) levels. Even people with well-controlled diabetes may find that injury, infection, surgery, or fever results in a lack of control over their diabetes. In these cases, the physician may recommend that you stop taking GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) temporarily and use insulin instead. GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) may not work well in patients with poor kidney or liver function. In addition, the effectiveness of any oral antidiabetic, including GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) , may decrease with time. This may occur because of either a diminished responsiveness to GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) or a worsening of the diabetes. Be careful taking the extended-release form of the drug, GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) XL, if you have any narrowing in your stomach or intestines. Also, if you have any stomach or intestinal disease, GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) XL may not work as well.
You should not take GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) if you have had an allergic reaction to it previously. GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) will be stopped if you are suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis
(a life-threatening medical emergency caused by insufficient insulin
and marked by excessive thirst, nausea, fatigue, pain below the breastbone,
and a fruity breath). It is essential that you closely follow your physician's dietary guidelines and that you inform your physician of any medication, either prescription or nonprescription, that you are taking. Specific medications that affect GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) include: Airway-opening drugs such as Sudafed Alcohol must be used carefully, since excessive alcohol consumption
can cause low blood sugar. The effects of GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Therefore, if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, you should take GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) only on the advice of your physician. Since studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy, your physician may prescribe insulin during pregnancy. To minimize the risk of low blood sugar in newborn babies, GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) , if taken during pregnancy, should be discontinued at least one month before the expected delivery date. Although it is not known if GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) -without
rx - appears in breast milk, other oral antidiabetics do. Because of
the potential
for hypoglycemia in
nursing infants, your doctor may advise you either to discontinue GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) or to stop nursing. If GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) is discontinued and if diet alone
does not control glucose levels, your doctor may prescribe insulin. Dosage levels must be determined by each patient's needs. ADULTS |
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UsPharmaPills GLEZ (Diabeta, Glibenclamide, Glyburide, Glynase, Micronase) | Manuf: USV 2.5mg Tabs30 (3 x 10) $21.45 | | | UsPharmaPills GLEZ (Diabeta, Glibenclamide, Glyburide, Glynase, Micronase) | Manuf: USV 5mg Tabs30 (3 x 10) $28.05 | | | UsPharmaPills GLEZ (Glipizide, Glucotrol) | Manuf: USV 5mg100 tabs $97.68 | | | |
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