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Glucotrol Uses
Glucotrol is in a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It is used to help control blood sugar levels. Glucotrol is used to treat noninsulin-dependent (Type II) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) along with diet, exercise, and insulin therapy, if necessary.
How To Use Glucotrol Take Glucotrol exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. For the greatest effect, Glucotrol is usually taken at bedtime or with an evening meal. It may also be taken several times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
Glucotrol Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, unusual fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience an unusually rapid increase in weight or edema (swelling, water retention), shortness of breath, or chest pain during treatment with Glucotrol. These may be early symptoms of heart problems. Although Glucotrol does not usually cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hypoglycemia may result from skipped meals, excessive exercise, or alcohol consumption. Know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, which include headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, and nausea. Carry a piece of hard non-dietetic candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar. Other less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take Glucotrol and talk to your doctor if you experience: headache, or sore throat, nasal discharge, or cold symptoms. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
Glucotrol Precautions Tell you doctor if
you have kidney disease, have liver disease, have thyroid disease, have type 1 diabetes, have a serious infection, illness, or injury, or need surgery.
Glucotrol should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Caution is advised when this product is used in the elderly since this group may be more sensitive to side effects. Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines closely. Changing any of these things can effect blood sugar levels. Avoid alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment. Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before you undergo any surgery.
Glucotrol Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : aspirin or another salicylate such as magnesium/ choline salicylate (Trilisate), salsalate (Disalcid, others), choline salicylate (Arthropan), magnesium salicylate (Magan), or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve), and others, a sulfa-based drug such as sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra), sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil), a beta-blocker such as propranolol (Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor), and others, a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril), chlorothiazide (Diuril), and others, a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, others), methylprednisolone (Medrol, others), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, others), and others, a phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin, Permitil), prochlorperazine (Compazine), promethazine (Phenergan), and others, phenytoin (Dilantin), isoniazid (Nydrazid), or prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal cough, cold, allergy, or weight loss medications. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Glucotrol.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Glucotrol Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. An overdose of Glucotrol may include hunger, nausea, anxiety, cold sweats, weakness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and coma. Glucotrol Notes Do not share Glucotrol with others. Glucotrol Missed Dose If you miss an Glucotrol dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Glucotrol Storage Store Glucotrol at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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