Glipizide

Common brands: Glucotrol Xl, Metformin Hydrochloride, Metformin, Zestril, Aspirin 325

Top reporter: Roerig

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60,042
Total Reports
13,541
Serious Reports
5,305
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.84%)

Patient Demographics

Male
27,760
Female
28,793

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Glipizide.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 6,695
10.3%
2 NAUSEA 4,497
6.9%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,531
5.4%
4 DIARRHOEA 3,322
5.1%
5 FATIGUE 3,023
4.7%
6 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,825
4.4%
7 DIZZINESS 2,455
3.8%
8 DYSPNOEA 2,423
3.7%
9 BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED 2,238
3.4%
10 VOMITING 2,215
3.4%
11 ASTHENIA 2,121
3.3%
12 PAIN 2,082
3.2%
13 HEADACHE 2,051
3.2%
14 DEATH 2,046
3.2%
15 DECREASED APPETITE 1,994
3.1%
16 FALL 1,653
2.5%
17 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,644
2.5%
18 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 1,622
2.5%
19 RENAL FAILURE 1,618
2.5%
20 OFF LABEL USE 1,563
2.4%
21 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,538
2.4%
22 CARDIAC FAILURE CONGESTIVE 1,455
2.2%
23 MALAISE 1,384
2.1%
24 CONSTIPATION 1,359
2.1%
25 HYPOGLYCAEMIA 1,323
2.0%
26 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,323
2.0%
27 ARTHRALGIA 1,301
2.0%
28 PNEUMONIA 1,241
1.9%
29 WEIGHT INCREASED 1,201
1.8%
30 PRURITUS 1,198
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.