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Glipizide/Metformin 2.5/500mg
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Glipizide/metformin is a combination medication containing glipizide and metformin that's used to treat diabetes. Combination tablets like glipizide/metformin are convenient, but are usually more expensive.
What is Glipizide/metformin used for?
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Type 2 diabetes
How Glipizide/metformin works
Glipizide/metformin contains two medications that lower blood sugar.
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Glipizide is a sulfonylurea that tells your pancreas to release insulin.
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Metformin is a biguanide, which lowers the amount of sugar your body makes and absorbs from food. It also improves your body's response to insulin.
What are the side effects of Glipizide/metformin?
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea (18%)
- Headache (13%)
- Cold or flu infection (10%)
- Low blood sugar (9%)
- Muscle pain (8%)
- Nausea, vomiting (8%)
- Stomach pain (6%)
Other Side Effects
- Urinary tract infection
- Liver problems
Serious Side Effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Lactic acidosis: muscle pain, severe stomach pain, shallow breathing, tiredness or weakness, change in heartbeat
Contact your doctor for a prescription
Once you create an account and place the order, you will receive an email. You will need to provide your Doctor prescription in order for DrugDirect to process your order
Glipizide/Metformin 2.5/500mg
This diabetes medication is a combination of 2 drugs (glipizide and metformin). It is used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
$8.00 – $25.00