INDICATIONS
Glucotrol XL is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used in addition to eating and working out. It might be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines. Glucotrol XL can be a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It works by causing the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to reduce blood glucose levels.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Glucotrol XL as directed because of your doctor.
Ask your health care provider questions you may have about how precisely to utilize Glucotrol XL.
STORAGE
Store Glucotrol XL at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store faraway from heat, moisture, light, and humidity. Do not store within the bathroom. Keep Glucotrol XL out of your reach of children and from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Glipizide.
All medicines could potentially cause negative effects, however, many folks have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your medical professional if any of these most typical side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; gas; nausea.
Seek medical attention immediately if all of these severe unwanted effects occur:
Severe hypersensitive reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; skin redness; dizziness); confusion; dark urine; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; low blood glucose levels symptoms (eg, anxiety, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, headache, lightheadedness, severe or persistent dizziness, tremors, unusual sweating, weakness); severe or persistent blurred vision or another vision problems; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a whole set of all unwanted effects that will occur. If you've got questions regarding side effects, contact your doctor.
Do NOT use Glucotrol XL if:
Contact your medical professional or health care provider straight away if some of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may connect to Glucotrol XL. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical ailments, particularly if any of the following connect with you:
Some medicines may talk with Glucotrol XL. Tell your health care provider if you happen to be taking every other medicines, especially any with the following:
This may not be a total set of all interactions that will occur. Ask your health care provider if Glucotrol XL may interact along with other medicines which you take. Check with your medical provider before you begin, stop, or customize the dose of the medicine.
When used for a long time, Glucotrol XL might not exactly work as well. If your blood sugar may be in order and then becomes difficult to manage, contact your doctor. Do not change the dose of your medicine without checking with your doctor.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
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