Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Saxagliptin?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Pancreatitis—severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting
-Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-Severe joint pain
-Urinary tract infection (UTI)—burning when passing urine, passing frequent small amounts of urine, bloody or cloudy urine, pain in the lower back or sides
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Headache
-Runny or stuffy nose
-Sore throat

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Saxagliptin. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA