Special information on Glipizide XL

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding:
The effects of Glipizide during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Therefore, if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, you should take Glipizide only on the advice of your physician. Since studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy, your physician may prescribe insulin during pregnancy. To minimize the risk of low blood sugar in newborn babies, Glipizide, if taken during pregnancy, should be discontinued at least one month before the expected delivery date.

Although it is not known if Glipizide appears in breast milk, other oral antidiabetics do. Because of the potential for hypoglycemia in nursing infants, your doctor may advise you either to discontinue Glipizide or to stop nursing. If Glipizide is discontinued and if diet alone does not control glucose levels, your doctor may prescribe insulin.

Most Important Fact about Glipizide
Always remember that Glipizide is an aid to, not a substitute for, good diet and exercise. Failure to follow a sound diet and exercise plan can lead to serious complications, such as dangerously high or low blood sugar levels. Remember, too, that Glipizide is not an oral form of insulin, and cannot be used in place of insulin.