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
- Urinary tract infection (11-13%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Genital yeast infection
- More urination
- Feeling thirsty
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Low blood sugar
Glyxambi serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Inflamed pancreas: upper stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting
- Ketoacidosis (too much blood acid): shortness of breath, vomiting, belly pain, dry skin and mouth, feeling very tired, fruity-smelling breath
- Sudden kidney problems: urinating less than usual, swelling in the legs or feet
- Low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion
- Serious genital infection: pain, swelling, or redness in the genital area, fever, weakness
- Severe skin or allergic reactions: rash, blisters, sores, trouble breathing, swelling
Source: DailyMed
The following Glyxambi side effects have also been reported
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
- Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)—increased thirst or amount of urine, dry mouth, fatigue, fruity odor to breath, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
- Genital yeast infection—redness, swelling, pain, or itchiness, odor, thick or lumpy discharge
- Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Infection or redness, swelling, tenderness, or pain in the genitals, or area from the genitals to the back of the rectum
- 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):
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
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