Glucotrol XL

[Glipizide]

Patient Info
Information for Patients

Patients should be informed that GLUCOTROL XL Extended Release Tablets should be swallowed whole. Patients should not chew, divide or crush tablets.

Patients should not be concerned if they occasionally notice in their stool something that looks like a tablet. In the GLUCOTROL XL Extended Release Tablet, the medication is contained within a nonabsorbable shell that has been specially designed to slowly release the drug so the body can absorb it. When this process is completed, the empty tablet is eliminated from the body. Patients should be informed of the potential risks and advantages of GLUCOTROL XL and of alternative modes of therapy.

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They should also be informed about the importance of adhering to dietary instructions, of a regular exercise program, and of regular testing of urine and/ or blood glucose. The risks of hypoglycemia, its symptoms and treatment, and conditions that predispose to its development should be explained to patients and responsible family members. Primary and secondary failure also should be explained.