Saxagliptin 5 Mg-Metformin ER 500 Mg Tablet,Extend Release 24Hr Mp Antihyperglycemic-Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Inadequate Vitamin B12
  • Nausea
  • Taste Impairment
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Heart Failure
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Nail Disorder
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Throat Irritation
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Broken Bone
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
  • An Infection
  • Bullous Pemphigoid
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells By Body's Own Antibodies
  • Hives
  • Increased Blood Acidity Due To High Levels Of Lactic Acid
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Joint Pain
  • Liver Damage
  • Liver Inflammation Resulting From An Abnormal Immune Response
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Drowsiness
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention

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