Sitagliptin Side Effects

Brand Names: Januvia

Please note - some side effects for Sitagliptin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Sitagliptin - for the Consumer

Sitagliptin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Sitagliptin:

Headache; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; upper respiratory infection.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); fever or chills; red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin.

Sitagliptin/Metformin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Sitagliptin/Metformin:

Diarrhea; gas; headache; indigestion; nausea; sore throat; stomach upset; stuffy or runny nose; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty swallowing or breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain or discomfort; dizziness or lightheadedness; fast or difficult breathing; feeling of being unusually cold; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; general feeling of being unwell; muscle pain or weakness; red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual drowsiness; unusual or persistent stomach pain or discomfort; unusual tiredness or weakness.

Side Effects by Body System

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypoglycemia.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included anaphylaxis, angioedema, and exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

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