How to Take Glucotrol
Doctors indicate Glucotrol dosage analyzing factors like diabetes management of the patient, current health condition and used medications. Depending upon these three factors Glucotrol dosage might be different for different patients. 5 mg per day is the ideal dosage for diabetes 2 patients to start with. This needs to be taken once a day and before breakfast. Diabetes 2 patients above sixty years of age or having liver problems, 2.5 mg a day is indicated in the initial period of treatment. The dose is increased by the doctor if the patient exhibits significant improvement and does not experience any negative side effects. Highest dose of this drug is 40 mg per day. However, when you are taking Glucotrol dose more than 15 mg a day, spilt the whole dose into two. Both the doses need to be taken before meal. Glucotrol content in your body needs to be maintained at a constant level. To achieve this goal, you need to take the medicine at a fixed time during medication period. Doctors generally prescribe to take Glucotrol at least 30 minutes before breakfast. You need to take this medicine in the exact prescribed manner. It helps in availing better results from Glucotrol.
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Glucotrol General InformationGlucotrol, a medication for type 2 diabetes can reduce insulin resistance and help body cells to absorb blood sugar effectively. This drug should not be indicated if the patient suffers from heart problems, adrenal or pituitary gland disorders, and chronic diarrhea. Glucotrol can worsen situation in such patients. This is a oral medication and needs to be swallowed whole. While under Glucotrol medication, avoid alcohol. Alcohol consumption during Glucotrol consumption might reduce blood sugar level drastically.
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