What is Onglyza prescribed for?
Generic Name: saxagliptin Saxagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
What are the side effects of taking Onglyza?
Common side effects of Onglyza include:
- runny or stuffy nose,
- sore throat,
- cough,
- headache, or.
- stomach pain.
Is there a generic for the drug Onglyza?
There is currently no generic for Onglyza (saxagliptin), so it can be expensive, even with insurance.
When should I take Onglyza?
You can generally take the tablet at a time of day to suit you, but it is best to take your doses at the same time of day each day. You can take saxagliptin before or after a meal.
Can onglyza be taken with metformin?
ONGLYZA can be used—along with diet and exercise—alone or in combination with other anti-diabetes drugs, such as metformin; a sulfonylurea, glyburide; or a thiazolidinedione (TZD).
Does onglyza cause weight gain?
Does ONGLYZA cause weight gain? In clinical trials, ONGLYZA did not affect most people’s weight. However, ONGLYZA is not a weight-loss medication.
Does onglyza cause heart failure?
Onglyza has been shown to increase the risk of heart failure and heart-failure hospitalizations. It may also be thought to increase the risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer and increase the risk of death from all causes.
Is Onglyza the same as Januvia?
Onglyza carries the generic name saxagliptin. It belongs to a class of type 2 diabetes drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors. The first drug in this class, Merck’s Januvia, was approved in 2006. Like Onglyza, Januvia is taken once daily and is to be used in combination with diet and exercise.
Does Rybelsus give you energy?
In studies of the drug, tiredness wasn’t reported as a side effect. Rybelsus is known to cause nausea and loss of appetite. And not eating enough healthy calories can cause fatigue (lack of energy). To ease nausea, consider trying different foods.