Key takeaways
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) and Glucotrol (glipizide) are medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes, but they some differences between them. Farxiga helps lower blood sugar by causing your body to get rid of excess sugar through your urine. It also has benefits for heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). On the other hand, Glucotrol works to lower blood sugar by telling your pancreas to release more insulin. Farxiga is taken once daily and only available as a brand medication, while Glucotrol can be taken once or twice daily and is available as a lower-cost generic. Farxiga has a lower risk of causing low blood sugar but can increase the risk of urinary tract infections and dehydration. In contrast, Glucotrol has a higher risk of causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and can lead to weight gain.
