Glipizide

Type 2 Diabetes

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Glipizide

What is Glipizide

Glipizide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Glipizide is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It was first introduced in 1984 and approved by the FDA in 1994. Glipizide belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas which lower blood sugar levels. It is generally preferred for early-stage type 2 diabetes as it requires functional pancreatic beta cells for effectiveness. Compared to other sulfonylureas, glipizide has a shorter half-life and duration of action, reducing the risk of hypoglycemia. Glipizide is available as both a single-drug tablet (Glucotrol®) and in combination

Glipizide

is the brand name

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Glipizide Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Glipizide

Glipizide

1984

471

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Glipizide, also called Glipizide, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Type 2 Diabetes .

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 Diabetes

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Effectiveness

How Glipizide Affects Patients

Glipizide is a drug used to lower blood sugar levels. It usually starts working about 30 minutes after taking it and can last up to 24 hours. Glipizide works by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin, as well as other hormones that regulate metabolism. However, long-term use of glipizide can lead to hypoglycemia and weight gain. Glipizide also works in other parts of the body, such as the muscles, fat, and liver cells. It helps to increase glucose uptake, inhibit lipolysis in the liver and fat cells, and reduce hepatic glucose output. Studies

How Glipizide works in the body

Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by the body's inability to process blood glucose normally. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body handle glucose, but when it's not working correctly, glucose can build up in the bloodstream. Glipizide is a medication that helps the body better use insulin by stimulating the pancreas to produce more. It does this by binding to a receptor on the cell surface and allowing potassium and calcium to enter the cell, which triggers the release of insulin. Glipizide also helps the body to use glucose more efficiently by increasing the number and sensitivity of insulin receptors.

When to interrupt dosage

The amount of Glipizide is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction. The dosage may also differ according to the delivery approach (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Tablet, film coated - Oral) featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Type 2 Diabetes

2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg

Oral, , Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Glipizide has seven contraindications, and so should not be taken when suffering from any of the ailments outlined in the following table.

Glipizide Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Acute Coryza

Do Not Combine

Metabolic acidosis

Do Not Combine

Comatose

Do Not Combine

Comatose

Do Not Combine

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Do Not Combine

Comatose

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Glipizide.

Common Glipizide Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

(R)-warfarin

Minor

Glipizide may increase the anticoagulant activities of (R)-warfarin.

(S)-Warfarin

Minor

Glipizide may increase the anticoagulant activities of (S)-Warfarin.

Abrocitinib

Minor

The metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Glipizide.

Aclidinium

Minor

Glipizide may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.

Acrivastine

Minor

Glipizide may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.

Glipizide Toxicity & Overdose Risk

In rats, the lowest amount of glipizide that is toxic when taken orally is greater than 4000 mg/kg and when injected directly into the body is 1200 mg/kg. The smallest amount that has been known to cause toxicity in children is 379 μg/kg. Symptoms of glipizide overdose can include coma, seizures, or other neurological issues due to severe hypoglycemia. Treatment involves giving the patient glucagon or intravenous glucose and monitoring them for at least 24-48 hours as hypoglycemia may recur even after the symptoms have gone away. Milder hypoglycemic symptoms can be treated with oral

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Glipizide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Glipizide?

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Type 2 Diabetes

167 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Glipizide Reviews: What are patients saying about Glipizide?

5

Patient Review

12/12/2017

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This treatment has been amazing for my Type 2 diabetes. My A1C was 15.8 when I was diagnosed, but after just a month and a half of taking this medication, it's down to the 85-150 range. I'm also eating better now, though I did have some issues with diarrhea at first. Overall, highly recommend!

4

Patient Review

5/14/2020

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This treatment works well in conjunction with metformin, but I'm struggling with continuing to gain weight. Can't wait to discuss this development with my doctor.

4

Patient Review

8/31/2018

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I was on metformin for 10 years and had a recent blood test that showed high creatin levels. As a result, I was put on glipizide temporarily. So far, there have been no problems or side effects.

3.7

Patient Review

12/14/2015

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

While this medication does help to keep my blood sugar levels in check, I have found that it comes with the very unwelcome side effect of weight gain.

3

Patient Review

5/8/2015

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Even at a reduced dosage, I'm still experiencing hypoglycemia within four hours of taking the pill. Whether I've eaten a large meal or not doesn't seem to matter. I don't think I need it if my alcohol consumption is less than 7 units, but I can't get my doctor to see things my way. For now, I'll discontinue use for three months and monitor my alcohol intake. If it's still below 7 units, then we can reassess.

3

Patient Review

6/20/2016

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I frequently experience blood sugar crashes while taking this medication, which makes me very hesitant to continue using it. The crash comes on quickly and causes dizziness, sweating, shaking, and trembling. I have to take something with sugar and rest for 15-20 minutes for it to subside.

3

Patient Review

9/19/2017

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

While this medication has helped to lower my blood sugar levels, I've unfortunately also gained 20 pounds in a few short weeks due to being on a 1,500 calorie diet.

3

Patient Review

10/12/2021

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Unfortunately, this medication led to me contracting yeast infections frequently. I had to discontinue use as a result.

2.3

Patient Review

7/12/2016

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Though this lowered my levels, it didn't bring them down to where they need to be.

2.3

Patient Review

4/1/2022

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

At first, this seemed to work well. However, after a little while it didn't seem to be any more effective than diet control.

2

Patient Review

1/28/2020

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I had hypoglycemia attacks while taking this medication alongside Atenolol. Additionally, this medicine would frequently spike my blood sugar levels. I no longer take it as a result.

2

Patient Review

5/23/2017

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication caused me to gain a lot of weight.

1.3

Patient Review

6/27/2015

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Despite my best efforts, this medication has not helped me get my blood sugar under control. I'll be trying a different drug.

1

Patient Review

4/2/2016

Glipizide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Glipizide was a huge disappointment after using Glyburide for so many years. It doesn't work for me at all, and my sugars were through the roof without Metformin to help balance things out. Now we're back to square one trying to find something that will actually work and that my insurance will cover.
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Patient Q&A Section about glipizide

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the best time of day to take glipizide?

"It's generally recommended that you take glipizide about 30 minutes before a meal for optimal results. Some people find that taking the medication twice a day works better for them, though. If you have an illness or other condition that causes your blood sugar to become uncontrolled, talk to your doctor about what to do. This can include things like fevers, injuries, infections, or surgery."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of taking glipizide?

"If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction: diarrhea, gas, feeling jittery, dizziness, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, red or itchy skin, rash, hives."

Answered by AI

Does glipizide lower blood sugar immediately?

"It takes 30 minutes for glipizide IR tablets to start lowering your blood sugar, and the drug reaches its full effects 1 to 3 hours after each dose."

Answered by AI

Is metformin and glipizide the same thing?

"Glipizide and metformin are not interchangeable. Glipizide is a sulfonylurea that is indicated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults. Metformin is a biguanide that is indicated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults and children who are 10 years of age and older. Glipizide and metformin have different mechanisms of action and different dosage recommendations."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Glipizide

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Fish Oil for Type 2 Diabetes

40 - 70
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether one type of fish oil works better than another at improving metabolic health in people who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Some metabolic problems-such as difficulty controlling blood sugar, unhealthy particles that transport cholesterol in the blood, and poor fat tissue function-can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. This study aims to determine whether different types of fish oil can: 1. Improve how well the body produces insulin and responds to it, 2. Improve the quality of the particles that carry "bad" cholesterol in the blood, and 3) Improve the health and function of participants' fat tissue. To answer these questions, researchers will compare the effects of two types of fish oil: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These will be compared with corn oil, which is used as a placebo and does not contain EPA or DHA. When included in this study, participants will: A) Take softgel capsules containing EPA, DHA, or placebo (corn oil) every day for 12 weeks, B) Keep a daily log to record when they take their study softgels, and C) Visit the research unit six times, including one and a half days before and after the intervention, to complete specialized metabolic tests that are mostly only available in research settings.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)

May Faraj, P.Dt., Ph.D.

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Cold Exposure for Type 2 Diabetes

40 - 75
All Sexes
Sherbrooke, Canada

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a widespread health condition characterized by impaired ability of the body to maintain glucose homeostasis. This impairment often leads to secondary complications, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and poor quality of life. While exercise and healthy eating are effective strategies in managing and preventing T2DM, data shows that long-term adherence to these methods are poor - especially among elderly, individuals with obesity and/or with physical limitations. This clinical study explores cold exposure with shivering as a novel strategy to improve blood sugar control and heart health. In earlier research, spending time in mildly cold environments (around 15-17°C) for a few hours a day improved insulin sensitivity of T2DM patients. Interestingly, these benefits only occurred when the cold caused mild shivering. In a recent 10-day cold acclimation study with overt shivering for minimally 1 hour/day, we observed improved glucose tolerance in participants with overweight/obesity, as well as improved fasting lipid profiles. These results indicate that when accompanied with sufficient level of muscle activation, repeated exposure to cold can beneficially affect both glucose and lipid levels - both of which are impaired in people with T2DM. In this study, we hypothesise that a 10-day cold acclimation with shivering will improve the (peripheral) insulin sensitivity of patients with T2DM, accompanied by enhanced skeletal muscle FA uptake and oxidation as assessed via the 11C palmitate uptake.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Centre de recherche du CHUS

Denis P. Blondin, PhD

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Nutrition Education and Support for Pregestational Diabetes

18+
Female
Columbus, OH

Nutrition insecurity (inclusive of food insecurity + poor diet quality) is a fundamental social need that must be addressed to improve treatment and health outcomes for high-risk pregnant women with pregestational type 1 and 2 diabetes, poor glucose control, and food insecurity for whom a healthy diet is critical. The NOURISH trial will provide evidence of a scalable, integrated, and theory-based healthcare-community partnership that includes weekly nutritious produce home delivery, monthly clinic-integrated diabetes, nutrition, and culinary group education, and continuous social needs assessment and support to improve glucose control and pregnancy outcomes. Given the increasing burden and devasting consequences of nutrition insecurity among high-risk pregnant women with diabetes and unmet social needs, NOURISH-an innovative and sustainable healthcare-community partnership-will have significant public health benefit.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Daniel Walker, PhD

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Rapid Treatment Approach for Chronic Kidney Disease

18 - 84
All Sexes
Temple, TX

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if starting four kidney disease medicines quickly and together (a rapid treatment approach) is safe and works well in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is it safe to start these medicines over a short period of time? * How often do kidney function changes or high potassium levels occur? * Does this approach lower protein in the urine (a sign of kidney damage)? * How many participants are able to stay on all four medicines over 6 months? Researchers will compare this approach to usual care, where medicines are started one at a time over several months. Participants will: Be assigned by chance to either this approach or usual care Start up to four approved kidney medicines over about 8 weeks (rapid treatment approach) or follow standard care Have regular clinic visits and lab tests to check kidney function and potassium levels Be followed for about 6 months

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center- Temple

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HP-211 for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Canoga Park, CA

Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone made by cells in the pancreas. After a meal, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which is absorbed from the intestine into the blood leading to a rise in glucose (blood sugar) which triggers the secretion of insulin. Insulin binds to cells in several tissues including liver, muscle, and fat, triggering cells to take up glucose and bring the blood glucose level back to normal. A high blood sugar level is known as diabetes. The most common form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, is caused by insulin resistance; that is, a reduced ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into cells. The body compensates for insulin resistance by making more insulin; type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas can no longer make enough insulin to control blood glucose. The high blood glucose and insulin levels lead to long-term complications such as heart attacks, kidney failure, reduced sensation and poor circulation in the feet and legs. High insulin levels also increase the incidence of cancers, stroke, and dementia. Reducing blood glucose levels with oral medications and insulin reduces risk of diabetic complications. There are several types of oral medications available for treating diabetes; however, they do not always control blood glucose adequately. In addition, these drugs have complications and are not used to treat insulin resistance and prediabetes - a condition when blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Prediabetes often progresses to diabetes over a period of months or years. Effective and safe treatments for insulin resistance may prevent the onset of diabetes or even reverse diabetes if diagnosed in its early stages before substantial damage to the pancreas has occurred. HP-211 is a botanical extract whose active ingredients are derived from herbs and vegetables present in normal diets. HP-211 has been shown in laboratory studies in cell culture, in animal studies, and in a previous Phase 1 study to enhance the ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into cells. Thus, HP-211 may reduce the blood glucose and circulating insulin levels of subjects with type 2 diabetes after a meal. HP-211 may also reduce glucose and insulin responses to a greater extent in insulin-resistant as compared to insulin-sensitive subjects. Subjects will take 0, 1, 2 or 3 tablets of HP-211 in the morning and evening for 90 days. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c, or "A1c"), a measure of the average amount of glucose present in the blood, will be measured during the trial period.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Alliance Clinical Canoga Park (Hope Clinical Research) (+24 Sites)

Housey Healthcare ULC

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

This is an investigator initiated prospective, randomized controlled trial which aims to compare two groups of patients with either type 2 or steroid-induced diabetes who are discharged with insulin. The intervention group will use the Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system at discharge, while the control group will use blinded CGM and fingerstick monitoring. Both the intervention and control groups will wear the sensor for 28 days post discharge and participate in telehealth diabetes management visits. The target enrollment for the study is 65 participants and participants are expected to be in the study for up to 35 days.

Waitlist Available
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Grenye O'Malley, MD

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Semaglutide + Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

65+
All Sexes
London, Canada

Type 2 diabetes and low levels of physical activity are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Improving blood sugar control and engaging in regular exercise may help support brain health and physical function in this population. The MOTIVATE study is a randomized clinical trial designed to examine the effects of supervised exercise and diabetes treatment with semaglutide, alone or in combination, on cognitive function, physical health, and brain-related outcomes in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Participants will be assigned to one of four study groups involving exercise training, control exercise, semaglutide treatment, or standard diabetes care. Participants will complete supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 32 weeks, with some participants also receiving weekly semaglutide injections for 16 weeks. Assessments will include cognitive testing, physical and functional measures, blood-based metabolic markers, and brain imaging. This study aims to improve understanding of how exercise and diabetes treatments may support brain health in older adults with Type 2 diabetes.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Western University

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