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I am highly satisfied with this medication, though I have been fortunate with only minor side effects. However, I would like to note that if you do not have insurance or good prescription coverage, you can get these medications as 2 separate pills for MUCH less. The combo pill as listed costs approx $60/30 days, while you can get the separate pills (though you have to eat 2 pills vs just 1 at a ti...

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I have been on this medication for 4 years and I have had problems breathing, rapid heart beat. Often while sitting still, I get so sleepy, I can hardly stay awake.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/15/2023
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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Extreme side effects such as diaherrea 3 to 4 times a day throughout the day, gasey, extreme tiredness. Affecting my work performance which was noticed by my boss. Very dissatisfied with this medication but unfortunately my insurance will not approve/pay for the Diabetes medications which do work for me.

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backwoods7 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/5/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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It has worked for well in the past but for the last 3 years i feel that they have been cutting back on the formula my blood surgar levels have increased nothing else has changed but my age

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UBFIG | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/14/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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Taking 500mg of the metformin side; not sure of glip. No real side effects detected although with taking thyroid medicine, my increased appetite is working against me in keeping my morning glucose level below 135. Not sure if an increased dose would help.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/10/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I find that I now urinate three or four times a night breaking into my sleep, waking up tired!

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susie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/1/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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jerry | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/25/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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a sudden need to urinate often, mostly in the evening & nighttime. Doctor prescribed increasing dosage from 750 mil. to 1000 mil of metformin & glipizide from 7.5 to 10, and it seemed each time I did my urination increased

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glipizide | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/31/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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Have had unrelenting extreme itching

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/27/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Caused me to lose my flying physical (I take it in combination with metoporol). I had been on metformin alone and struggling to keep numbers in the 150 to 200 range. With glipizide numbers went down to 100-110

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juila tate | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/13/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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i had some bowel movement until my body got adjust. now i am fine with it my blood sugar is great. alone with eating right.

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Chew in DC | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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I am highly satisfied with this medication, though I have been fortunate with only minor side effects. However, I would like to note that if you do not have insurance or good prescription coverage, you can get these medications as 2 separate pills for MUCH less. The combo pill as listed costs approx $60/30 days, while you can get the separate pills (though you have to eat 2 pills vs just 1 at a time) for $4/30 days each which x2 = $8/30 days vs $60/30 for the exact same medicine. I checked this price at Target / Walmart but may be available elsewhere for similar savings. So be sure to let your Dr know when they are writing the prescription. Just thought this might be helpful to other newly diagnosed diabetics who are counting their pennies like me.Read More Read Less

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lovestruck | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/19/2009
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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For the last four years I have been insluin dependent but shown no signs of an anti body in my pancreous. My doctor put me on these pills but the problem was I now have to eat 24/7, hardly get to sleep, and have the worst stomach pains/noxious all the time. It does it's job, but the affects I don't know if it's worth it.

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Glipozide | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/12/2009
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/9/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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does not control blood sugar

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9N6WU2QM. | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/21/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been on this medication for 4 years and I have had problems breathing, rapid heart beat. Often while sitting still, I get so sleepy, I can hardly stay awake.

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SweetBlood | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/24/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I initially had a blood sugar level lof 380. My doctor prescribed the glipizide/metformin combination because he mentioned it was highly effective with other patients, especially his younger patients like myself. With proper diet and exercise, it is quite an reliable medication. It did cause diarrhea, but that side effect only lasted until my body was familiar with the medication. In my case, the diarrhea lasted for a week or so - off and on . . . not every day. From my initial blood sugar of 380, I am now able to maintain the levels between 80 and 150. I have been on the medication for a few months now, and believe it does what it is supposed to. Anyone who has or have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should highly consider this option. But with any prescription medication, talk to your doctor about your concerns.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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really not sure if I like it or not

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Caused severe Dirreaha

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