The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection (5%)
- Common cold (5%)
- Headache (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Rash
- Diarrhea
Alogliptin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Inflammation of the pancreas: fever, nausea, vomiting, upper stomach pain
- Severe allergic reaction: severe rash or hives; swelling of the throat, face, lips, or tongue
Source: FDA
The following Alogliptin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
dizziness
fast heartbeat
headache
increased hunger
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
decreased urine output
dilated neck veins
extreme fatigue
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
tightness in chest
troubled breathing
Rare
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
dark-colored urine
difficulty with swallowing
feeling of discomfort
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
indigestion
inflammation of the joints
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
muscle aches
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stomach pain, continuing
swollen lymph glands
tightness in the chest
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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