glipizide tablet - oral, Glucotrol

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GENERIC NAME: GLIPIZIDE TABLET - ORAL (GLIP-eh-zide)

BRAND NAME(S): Glucotrol

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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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