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Side Effects for Glipizide

Glipizide is a prescription anti-diabetic medicine that is used for controlling high blood sugar levels. The medication is intended for use alongside a healthy, nutritious diet and regular exercise routine. It is for individuals who have Type 2 diabetes, which is the non-insulin dependent type of the condition. Glipizide can result in various side effects.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • There are several side effects that users of Glipizide frequently experience, including headache, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness and diarrhea. They generally do not require medical assistance, but if they get worse or linger, you should notify your doctor about them.

    Serious Side Effects

    • There are also some serious Glipizide side effects. In the event of serious side effects, it is crucial to seek emergency medical help. These side effects are symptoms of low blood sugar (such as rapid heartbeat, anxiety, nervousness, feeling lightheaded, weakness, abnormal sweating, tremors, headache, drowsiness, and lingering or extreme dizziness), abnormal bleeding or bruising, unusual weakness or fatigue, jaundice, persistent chills, fever, or sore throat, darker urine, confusion, disorientation, passing out, blurry vision, vision problems in general, and irregular heartbeat.

    Allergic Reactions

    • Serious allergic reactions can also occur with Glipizide use. Allergic reactions to the medicine require emergency medical assistance. Some signs of allergic reaction to the medication include chest tightness, dizziness, redness of the skin, hives, itchiness, skin rash, and swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue and face.

    Caution

    • It is vital to make sure your doctor is aware of all of your medical conditions (as well as your medical history) when considering taking Glipizide. Your doctor should be notified about all health issues that you have, especially if you have thyroid, kidney or liver disease, type I diabetes, any type of severe infection, injury, or ailment, or need any kind of surgery.

    Overdose

    • If you are worried that you might have overdosed on Glipizide, you should immediate get emergency medical attention. Some Glipizide overdose signs are cold sweats, hunger, weakness, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety, nervousness, loss of consciousness and coma.

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