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Glipizide is used to treat type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Glipizide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must be capable of producing insulin for Glipizide to work. Glipizide is not used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'juvenile-onset'). Glipizide is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Glipizide comes in tablets to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day, 30 minutes before breakfast. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Glipizide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Glipizide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Glipizide without talking to your doctor. |