Glipizide

Glipizide (Glucotrol) is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus called type 2 diabetes. Glipizide belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas, directing your body to store blood sugar. This helps lower blood sugar and restores the way you use food to make energy. [1, 2]