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What are the side effects of taking linagliptin?
Incidence not known
- Bloating.
- hives, welts, itching, or skin rash.
- large, hard skin blisters.
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs.
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back.
- severe joint pain.
What are the side effects of metformin HCL?
Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, gas, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur.
- Metformin does not usually cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling hands/feet.
What is linagliptin metformin used for?
Descriptions. Linagliptin and metformin combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Linagliptin helps to control blood sugar levels by increasing substances in the body that make the pancreas release more insulin.
Does linagliptin cause weight loss?
Linagliptin does not usually make people lose weight or put on any weight. Can lifestyle changes help to control diabetes? There are some lifestyle changes you can make to help control the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
What are the side effects of linagliptin/metformin?
Commonly reported side effects of linagliptin/metformin include: lactic acidosis and hypoglycemia. Other side effects include: decreased vitamin b12 serum concentrate.
How much linagliptin should I take with metformin?
Patients taking linagliptin alone—At first, 1 tablet containing 2.5 mg of linagliptin and 500 mg of metformin 2 times a day. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose until your blood sugar is controlled. However, the dose is usually not more than 2.5 mg of linagliptin and 1000 mg of metformin 2 times a day.
What is linagliptin/metformin used for?
Linagliptin/ metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.
When should I stop taking linagliptin and metformin?
Stop taking linagliptin and metformin and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of pancreatitis: severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, or fast heartbeats. Mild symptoms of lactic acidosis may worsen over time, and this condition can be fatal.