Glucotrol General Information


Glucotrol, a medication for type 2 diabetes can reduce insulin resistance and help body cells to absorb blood sugar effectively. This drug should not be indicated if the patient suffers from heart problems, adrenal or pituitary gland disorders, and chronic diarrhea. Glucotrol can worsen situation in such patients. This is a oral medication and needs to be swallowed whole. While under Glucotrol medication, avoid alcohol. Alcohol consumption during Glucotrol consumption might reduce blood sugar level drastically.

Never skip meals and exercise more than requirement. According to FDA, it is pregnancy category C drug. Hence, use this drug only after doctor consultation if you are pregnant. While under this medication, have clear information related to symptoms of low blood sugar as hyperglycemia is one of the common side effects of this drug. You can take the missed dose of Glucotrol before thirty minutes of next meal. However, never go for a double dose. Double dose might make you vulnerable towards adverse symptoms like blurred vision, intense sweating and trouble while speaking. Glucotrol overdose needs to be taken to doctor's attention immediately. Several drugs like steroids, thyroid medications, birth control pills, asthma medications and diet pills might interfere with effectiveness of Glucotrol. Hence, avoid Glucotrol if you are using any of the above medicine.

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Glucotrol is a diabetic medication that the physician will prescribed for the reduction of insulin resistance, which will help the body to absorb blood glucose effectively and this can help the insulin in the body to work better.


How to Take Glucotrol

Doctors indicate Glucotrol dosage analyzing factors like diabetes management of the patient, current health condition and used medications. Depending upon these three factors Glucotrol dosage might be different for different patients. 5 mg per day is the ideal dosage for diabetes 2 patients to start with. This needs to be taken once a day and before breakfast. Diabetes 2 patients above sixty years of age or having liver problems, 2.5 mg a day is indicated in the initial period of treatment. The dose is increased by the doctor if the patient exhibits significant improvement and does not experience any negative side effects.


Conditions Glucotrol Treats

Glucotrol is a prescription only type2 diabetes medication. Doctors generally prescribe Glucotrol when blood sugar level management is not possible through healthy lifestyle, fat free diet and regular exercising. In some cases, doctors prescribe only Glucotrol.


Glucotrol Side Effects

A small group of patients exhibit adverse side effects towards Glucotrol. Otherwise it is one of the well tolerable diabetic medications. In some cases, the side effects are mild and transient in nature while in few cases it might be severe and will require immediate medical attention. Dizziness, diarrhea and nervousness are some of the common side effects associated with Glucotrol.

 

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