What is Glucotrol XL?

Glucotrol XL 5 mg 24 hr Tab
Drug Name: GLIPIZIDE ER TAB - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Glucotrol XL
Uses: Glipizide is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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- Feb 26, 2006
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- May 21, 2003
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- Sep 11, 2002
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- Jan 31, 2000
I am a 66 year old male diabetic taking GlucotrolXL 10mg 2x day, rezulin 400mg 1x day. Aft...
- Nov 09, 1999
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