Side effect(s) of Glipizide

Last Updated on Jul 18, 2023

Review the side-effects of Glipizide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Metabolic- Low blood sugar.

  Heart- Increased risk of death due to heart problems.

  Central Nervous System- Dizziness and vertigo.

  Skin- Allergic skin reactions, inflammation of skin, itching, redness, hives, eruptions and photosensitivity.

  Eye and ENT- Tinnitus.

  Gastrointestinal- GI disturbances (eg, nausea, loss of appetite, heartburn) and diarrhea.

  Genitourinary- Mild urinary frequency, elevated Blood, Urea, Nitrogen and creatinine levels.

  Liver- Jaundice and elevated LFT (liver function test) results.

  Blood- Decrease in white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin.

  Miscellaneous- Disulfiram – like reaction (symptoms like uneasiness, vomiting, mental confusion, chest pain, headache etc on taking alcohol while on the medication), weakness, tingling, fatigue and uneasiness.

Other Precautions :

Proper diet, regular exercise needed. Do not change the dose of your medicine without checking with your doctor.

Drug Name : Glipizide

Glipizide(Glucotrol) generic is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. It increases the amount of insulin secretion and thus regulates the sugar level in the blood.