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Glipizide

Glipizide is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

$0 with active Tab membership Oral Sulfonylurea [EPC]

What it's used for

Glipizide tablets are used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

There is no fixed dosage regimen, and periodic blood glucose monitoring is required to determine the minimum effective dose for each patient.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Oral hypoglycemic drugs have been reported to be associated with increased cardiovascular mortality compared to treatment with diet alone or diet plus insulin.

What it looks like

Glipizide pill, reference photo

Illustrative only — appearance varies by manufacturer and strength. Photo credit: NLM Pillbox.

Common side effects

Serious adverse reactions are reported to be very rare in controlled clinical studies.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Glipizide 10mg TabletGlipizide 2.5mg ER TabletGlipizide 5mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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AcarboseGlimepirideGlyburideGlyburide/MetforminMetforminRepaglinide

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.