I got a cortizone shot today and my blood sugar has risen over 12 hours from 120 to 284. They told me it might raise glucose. I don't take insulin. I found that max dose of glipizide is 15 mg twice a day. I usually take 2.5mg once a day with Januvia 100mg once a day. I want to know if anyone out there takes a higher dose of glipizide with Januvia as I would like to take some more to lower my glucose. Please don't tell me to go to a doc. i will do that if I do not find someone who does this. thanks in advance, jan
Diabetes, Type 2 - is it safe to take 15mg glipizide xl with 100 mg januvia?
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- 16 Jul 2010 by wanz
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- glipizide xl, januvia, diabetes, type 2, glipizide, glucose, insulin, blood disorders
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16 Jul 2010
Checked on the Interactions Checker & found that:
Applies to: GlipiZIDE XL (glipizide), Januvia (sitagliptin)
ADJUST DOSE: Coadministration of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor with an insulin secretagogue (e.g., sulfonylurea, meglitinide) may potentiate the risk of hypoglycemia.
MANAGEMENT: A lower dosage of the insulin secretagogue may be required when used in combination with a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor.
Read more: http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1179-3473,2070-2467#ixzz0toVEKTHQ
Regular tablets are available in two strengths: Glipizide 5mg & Glipizide 10mg.
Extended-release tablets are available in three strengths: Glipizide extended-release 2.5 mg; Glipizide extended-release 5 mg; Glipizide extended-release 10 mg.
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Rajive, thanks so much for your kind answer. I had looked up the same info already. I have never had low blood sugar. My glucose is coming down, thank goodness, from 284 to 239. I'll keep an eye on it and see my doc tomorrow. Thanks again, Wanz
Most welcome, be well!