What is Glipizide?
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Glipizide is an anti-diabetic medicine (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of the body's natural insulin.
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How do members experience Glipizide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 3,978 | 149 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 13 | 3 | |
| Maturity-onset diabetes in young | 7 | 0 | |
| Blood sugar swings | 1 | 0 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | 15 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 8 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Stomach pain | 2 | |
| Tiredness | 2 | |
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Constant tiredness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 123 |
Member evaluations
Glenn Govednik
evaluated on Jan 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Slight
- Side effects: None
norag60
evaluated on Jun 07, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Doctor recommendation: Major
- Side effects: None
dresbaby
evaluated on Dec 05, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Diabetes II insulin dependent: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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