CAN GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS?
Glipizide and metformin hydrochloride tablets, like all blood sugar-lowering medications, can cause side effects in some patients. Most of these side effects are minor. However, there are also serious, but rare, side effects related to glipizide and metformin hydrochloride tablets (see Question Nos. 9- 13 ). Q8. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS? The most common side effects of glipizide and metformin hydrochloride tablets are normally minor ones such as diarrhea, nausea, and upset stomach. If these side effects occur, they usually occur during the first few weeks of therapy. Taking your glipizide and metformin hydrochloride tablets with meals can help reduce these side effects. Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as lightheadedness, dizziness, shakiness, or hunger may occur. The risk of hypoglycemic symptoms increases when meals are skipped, too much alcohol is consumed, or heavy exercise occurs without enough food. Fol
