HOW SUPPLIED
Glipizide XL (glipizide) extended-release tablets are supplied as 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg round, biconvex tablets and imprinted with black ink as follows:

2.5 mg tablets are blue and imprinted with "GLIPIZIDE XL 2.5" on one side.
Bottles of 30: NDC 59762-5031-1

5 mg tablets are white and imprinted with "GLIPIZIDE XL 5" on one side.
Bottles of 100: NDC 59762-5032-1
Bottles of 500: NDC 59762-5032-2

10 mg tablets are white and imprinted with "GLIPIZIDE XL 10" on one side.
Bottles of 100: NDC 59762-5033-1
Bottles of 500: NDC 59762-5033-2

Recommended Storage
The tablets should be protected from moisture and humidity and stored at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C).

Rx only

LAB-0330-5.0

November 2009

PATIENT INFORMATION
GLIPIZIDE XL
(glipizide extended release tablets)

Read this information carefully before you start taking this medicine. Read the information you get with your medicine each time you refill your prescription. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of your healthcare provider's advice. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you do not understand some of this information or if you want to know more about this medicine.

What is GLIPIZIDE XL?

GLIPIZIDE XL is a medicine you take by mouth. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes (also called non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus). Your healthcare provider has prescribed GLIPIZIDE XL because your current treatment, including diet and exercise, has not been able to bring your blood sugar level under good control.

Your body makes insulin to keep the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood at the right level. With type 2 diabetes:

your body may not be making enough insulin
your body may not be using the insulin that you have already made
the level of sugar in your blood is too high
If your blood sugar level is not under control, it can lead to serious medical problems, such as kidney damage, nerve damage, blindness, problems with circulation (blood movement in your body), loss of feet, legs or other limbs, high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke.

GLIPIZIDE XL works mainly by:

helping the body release more of its own insulin
helping the body respond better to its own insulin
lowering the amount of sugar (glucose) made by the body
Even after you start taking GLIPIZIDE XL, you must continue to follow your program of diet and exercise.

Who Should Not Use GLIPIZIDE XL?

Do not use GLIPIZIDE XL if you:

have a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis
have ever had an allergic reaction to glipizide or any of the other ingredients in GLIPIZIDE XL. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these ingredients.
Only your healthcare provider can decide if GLIPIZIDE XL is right for you. Before you start GLIPIZIDE XL, tell the healthcare provider if you:

are taking or using any prescription medicines or non-prescription medicines, including natural or herbal remedies. Other medications can increase your chance of getting low blood sugar or high blood sugar. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you take the medicines miconazole or fluconazole, used to fight fungus infections.
have ever had a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis
have kidney or liver