What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is believed to work by stimulating insulin production by cells in the pancreas.
Last text update: 2011-10-05
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Glucotrol is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Diabetes | 100% |
General Information:
- 6.2
- Glucotrol Average Satisfaction Score
- 69% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Glucotrol.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 14,000 users taking Glucotrol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
Comments
Global Patient Feedback for Glucotrol (Glipizide)
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I've been taking Glipizide and Metformin for 3 years now with no problems and my last A1C was 6.1...I think it's great!
- 65 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-27 22:22:10
I was on Actos until it was taken off the market in our area. I am now on Glipizide but I have dizzy spells and when I have those, I have blurred vision. It also keeps my glucose to low. The dosage is 5mg. Mabel, in WV
- 75 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-08-19 08:00:46
I've had Diabetes II for 18 years. Currenlty take Actos Plus and Glipizide for the past 2-3 years. No problems. Finger stick in the morning is always below 100. df 68
- 68 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-07-16 19:06:18
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