Drug details

Metaglip (glipizide and metformin)

type of Antidiabetics, Sulfonylureas/Biguanides

Metaglip (glipizide and metformin HCl) is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections. Metaglip is not for treating type 1 diabetes. The brand name Metaglip is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

The drug is often used to treat Diabetes , Type 2 diabetes .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • dark urine,
  • fever,
  • confusion,
  • dizziness,
  • blurred vision,
  • headache,
  • fainting,
  • increased thirst,
  • increased urination,
  • flushing,
  • drowsiness,
  • severe stomach pain,
  • shaking,
  • persistent sore throat,
  • yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice),
  • cold sweat,
  • fruity breath odor
  • hunger,
  • fast heartbeat,
  • persistent nausea,
  • rapid breathing, and
  • easy bleeding or bruising,
  • tingling of the hands or feet,
The following drugs are related to Metaglip, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride)
The following supplements are related to Metaglip, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Magnesium (s.)
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine (s.)
  • Beer (s.)
  • Calcium (s.)
  • Citicoline (s.)
  • Fish Oil (s.)
  • Folic Acid (s.)
  • Glycine (s.)
  • N-Acetyl Cysteine (s.)
  • Potassium (s.)
  • Sweet Orange (s.)
  • Wine (s.)