Glipizide is used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Glipizide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

Major & minor side effects for Glipizide

• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Shaking of body
• Skin Rash
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Dark colored urine
• Pain in upper abdomen
• Unusual bleeding
• Fever
• Excessive air or gas in stomach
• Hypoglycemia
• Decreased heartbeat
• Elevated liver enzymes

Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

Use of this medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding.

This medicine can cause moderate to severe lowering of blood glucose levels. 

This medicine should be discontinued and alternative measures to lower blood sugar should be initiated if you have a high level of stress.

This medicine should be used with caution if you have a liver or kidney disease or the normal function of the liver is impaired.

This medicine has been associated with severe adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels.

This medicine can cause Hemolytic Anemia if you have a rare genetic disorder called G6PD Deficiency.

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in a patient having bowel movement disorders due to a blockage or narrowing of food pipe.

Use of alcohol while taking this medicine is not recommended as the risk of rapid fall or rise in blood sugar levels is significantly high.

This medicine may cause allergic skin reactions when exposed to the sun. 

You may experience some temporary side effects if there is a change in current medication used for diabetes.

This medicine is not recommended for use in people below 18 years of age.

It is recommended to have a regulated diet and exercise regularly while taking any anti-diabetic medication for achieving better results.