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Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. The dose is usually not more than 40 mg per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed. The dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day.Ĭhildren-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.Īdults-At first, 5 milligrams (mg) once a day taken at least 30 minutes before breakfast. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.įor oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):Īdults-At first, 5 milligrams (mg) once a day taken with breakfast. This medication will only help lower blood sugar in people whose bodies produce insulin naturally. Glipizide lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Glipizide is in a class of medications called sulfonylureas. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. This is normal and nothing to worry about. If you are taking the extended release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stool after your body has absorbed the medicine. Swallow the extended release tablet whole. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Initially 2.55 mg daily, adjusted according to response maximum 20 mg daily up to 15 mg may be given as a single dose before breakfast higher doses divided. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. This medicine comes with a patient information insert.
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