Linagliptin and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I’ve been on Tradjenta for three weeks. I was on it before but stopped due to side effects. A new doctor insists it has no side effects and is easy to take. I disagree. My anxiety has gone through the roof with frequent anxiety attacks. I get so dizzy, I fall, often. I’m hungry all the time. I was losing about a pound and a half a week. Now I’m gaining again. My blood pressure has gone from 89-90 on top to 166 today. I thought the joint and back pain was from sleeping funny. This med needs to be stopped. I talk to her tomorrow. Praying she stops it. Oh, and my numbers are as high as ever in spite of eating better."

• Bco...
• October 5, 2016

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I take metformin/glipizide, and my doctor added Tradjenta 5 mg. I took it, and within an hour I was dizzy, had a bad headache for over 12 hours, back pain, and nausea. It did lower my blood sugar a little, but these side effects were overwhelming. Not going to continue with this medication."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2020

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Tradjenta for 5 days, and I feel really bad. Worst of all, my blood sugar is actually higher than ever. Plus, I've had several of the symptoms that others have mentioned, like a cough, dizziness, and stomach pain. But the fatigue has been the worst. I'm off this drug as of today!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2012

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Have had stiff ankles, digestion problems, some vomiting, some dizziness, went to the doctor for sinus problems, didn't need medicine, but I think it is related to the Tradjenta, increased acne on face, cough, and increased sinus drainage."

• Gre...
• September 19, 2019

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I have type 2 diabetes, and I have been taking Tradjenta for over a year. I also take Tresiba. I switched insurance and had to have a prior authorization for them. I have been off both Tradjenta and Tresiba for a week while waiting for my new insurance to approve. I realize that I no longer have joint pain or stiffness. No lower leg edema or dizziness. I don’t think this drug is the most appropriate for me. I had drug-induced (Metformin) that caused acute/chronic renal failure, so I have to be sure that the medication will not cause further kidney damage."

• Mik...
• June 28, 2015

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I got metformin intolerance & was not believed by doctors, so I took pics of extremely heavy nose bleeding, and so then they said stop metformin, take Tradjenta 25 mg with gliclazide 40 mg twice a day. The Tradjenta took about two days to work, then I took it at 3 p.m. with blood sugars 8.2, and in one hour I got a drop to 4.3. Since then, I have noticed afternoon headaches, dizziness, back pain, but still taking them as they reduce my blood sugar with effort, stop me dozing after eating. I do get slight tenderness around my pancreas, but usually stop the Tradjenta for two days and restart. I find the gliclazide irritates my pancreas and stomach more. Overall, a very good product, shame we can only take it once a day."

• Anonymous
• October 21, 2011

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I have only been on it for about 4 days. I noticed I have been feeling dizzy. Not sure what's causing it. I take Tradjenta with Metformin. I am hoping this medicine works but saw something if you're planning on becoming pregnant not to take it. Some days I wonder if insulin would be better."

• Anonymous
• February 21, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have not had adverse reactions. I find that it effectively drops my blood sugar significantly and effectively. I also use metformin, but it is the extended release type. Linagliptin is great as I take it first thing in the morning before breakfast. Metformin always needs to be taken with food, which is not always convenient. I know people on regular metformin can become dizzy because their blood sugar went too low without enough food. To anyone on this medicine, especially for the first month, I would measure blood sugar several times throughout the day to see if your blood sugar dips too low."

• Zoy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Trajenta 5 mg for nearly two weeks now. I am feeling very dizzy and always tired. Feels my head very heavy and find it hard to get up in the morning. The worst part is that I feel hungry all the time, and at night it is worst, and I have to get up to eat something and still don't feel full. Am worried I will put on weight."

• ser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2013

Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I have episodes of dizziness and extreme hunger. I'm waiting for my next doctor visit to discuss these. Other than that, I feel O.K."