Do not take ONGLYZA (saxagliptin) if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Serious allergic
reactions can occur with ONGLYZA and may include swelling of the face, lips or throat,
difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the skin, hives, rash, itching, flaking,
or peeling. If you have these symptoms, stop taking ONGLYZA and contact your doctor right
away.
Serious side effects can happen to people taking Onglyza, including
inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which may be severe and
lead to death. Before taking Onglyza, tell your doctor if you have ever had pancreatitis, gallstones, a history of
alcoholism, or high triglyceride levels. Stop taking Onglyza and contact your doctor
right away if you have pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that is severe and will
not go away. The pain may be felt going from your abdomen through to your back.
The pain may happen with or without vomiting. These may be symptoms of pancreatitis.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may
become worse in people who already take another medication to treat diabetes, such
as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Tell your doctor if you take other diabetes medicines. If you
have symptoms of low blood sugar, you should check your blood sugar and treat if
low, then call your doctor. Symptoms of low blood sugar include shaking, hunger,
sweating, headache, rapid heartbeat, change in mood, or change in vision.
Swelling or fluid retention in your hands, feet, or ankles (peripheral edema) may
become worse in people who also take a thiazolidinedione (TZD), such as pioglitazone
or rosiglitazone, to treat high blood sugar. If you have symptoms of peripheral edema,
such as swelling of hands, feet, or ankles, call your doctor. If you do not know whether
you are already on this type of medication, ask your doctor.
Common side effects of Onglyza include:
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Headache
These are not all of the possible side effects of Onglyza. Tell your doctor if you
have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. For more information,
ask your doctor.
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