Glipizide 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Glucotrol — Advagen

Medication Summary

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Overview

Glipizide tablets are an oral blood-glucose-lowering medicine in the sulfonylurea class. They are used along with diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glipizide works by stimulating insulin release from the pancreas, and it depends on functioning beta cells in the pancreatic islets. The label notes that some patients may not respond at first, or may lose response over time.

Glipizide tablets are available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg strengths. The 10 mg tablets are round, white to off-white, uncoated tablets.

Storage Information

STORAGE: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take glipizide about 30 minutes before a meal, as directed.
• Use it as an addition to diet and exercise, not as a substitute for them.
• Monitor blood glucose regularly as instructed by the prescriber.
• Know the signs of hypoglycemia and how it is treated.
• Tell a healthcare professional about all other medicines, since some drugs can increase or decrease blood sugar control.
• Be aware that illness, surgery, fever, trauma, or infection can affect blood sugar control.
• Report signs of liver injury, such as jaundice, if they occur.
• Use caution with alcohol, since hypoglycemia is more likely when alcohol is ingested.
• Discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations with a healthcare professional, since the label notes important risks and uncertainties.
• Keep the medicine in a tightly closed container with a child-resistant closure as directed on the label.

Helpful Patient Education

Glipizide tablets are an oral sulfonylurea medicine used with diet and exercise to help improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The label describes glipizide as a blood-glucose-lowering drug that stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas.

This product is available as 10 mg tablets and is also supplied in other strengths. Label information includes key safety topics such as hypoglycemia, drug interactions, and the need for regular blood glucose monitoring.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-11 02:49:41