Is glipizide safe in pregnancy?

Question

My mom takes this for sugar and i found out im pregnant last week, im also borderline diabetic. Doc hasnt started me on anything yet. Just curious if anyone here was on glipizide during pregnancy?

Kavitha Ullal · Answer

Double glucose level tests were my nightmare! Honestly, doctors prefer insulin or other safe meds over glipizide in pregnancy, so ask your gynac first.

Madhu Dwivedi · Answer

Beta, please don't take glipizide. Sugar meds need careful dose adjustment in pregnancy, so talk to your gynac and let them decide.

Kadambari Rawal · Answer

When I had gestational diabetes, my doctor told me that some oral pills aren't safe and switched me. Do consult your doctor before taking this.

Falak Shah · Answer

I understand how stressful high sugar levels can be, I spent nights worrying about it. But please don't take glipizide without checking with your doctor, it's a serious medicine.

Hemali Kelkar · Answer

Oh god, please don't start glipizide on your own! It might cross the placenta and affect the baby's sugar, please call your gynac right away.

Kavipriya Haldar · Answer

Actually, my doctor said glipizide is generally avoided in pregnancy because it can cause low sugar in the newborn. They usually suggest insulin, so do consult your doctor.

Sakshi Menon · Answer

Vomiting and managing diabetes together is extremely hard. Please don't self-medicate with glipizide, ask your doctor for a safe pregnancy alternative.