What are the Possible Side Effects of GLUCOTROL XL?
Low blood sugar. GLUCOTROL XL may lower your blood sugar to low levels that are dangerous (hypoglycemia). This can happen if you do not follow your diet, exercise too much, drink alcohol, are under stress, or get sick. This could also happen if your dose of GLUCOTROL XL is higher than you need. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust it. Do not adjust the dose on your own. Be sure you know how to recognize your body’s signs that your blood sugar is too low. These signs include: • a cold clammy feeling • unusual sweating • dizziness • weakness • trembling • shakiness • hunger • fast heartbeat • headache • blurred vision • slurred speech • tingling in the lips or hands If you notice any of these signs, eat or drink something with sugar in it right away, such as a regular (not diet) soft drink, orange juice, honey, sugar candy. You can also keep glucose tablets on hand that are available at your pharmacy. If you do not feel better shortly or your blood sugar level does not go up, call
