About glipizide
Sulfonylurea blood glucose-lowering medicine
Used for
- Improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise.
Usual adult dose
Usually 2.5–5 mg once daily before breakfast; adjust gradually as needed.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar, sometimes severe
- Nausea, diarrhoea, or stomach discomfort
- Dizziness or headache
- Weight gain or skin rash
Important warnings
- Can cause severe or prolonged low blood sugar, especially with missed meals or kidney or liver problems.
- Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Low blood sugar may impair driving or operating machinery.
- Blood sugar control can worsen during illness or stress.
Pregnancy
Usually not preferred during pregnancy; insulin is commonly used. Treatment requires clinician review.
Breastfeeding
Use requires clinician review; glipizide may pose a risk of low blood sugar in the infant.
Interactions
- Alcohol may increase low-blood-sugar risk.
- Some antibiotics, antifungals, and anti-inflammatory medicines can increase its effects.
- Corticosteroids and some diuretics can raise blood sugar.
- Beta blockers may mask warning signs of low blood sugar.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.