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
- Sore throat, cough, and other symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection (14%)
- Pain or discomfort while urinating and other symptoms of an urinary tract infection (6%)
- High cholesterol or fats in the blood (5%)
- Headache (4%)
- Diarrhea (4%)
Please note: These side effects were reported by people in clinical trials who also took metformin along with dapagliflozin and saxagliptin.
Less Common Side Effects
- Back pain
- Genital infection
- Joint pain
Qtern 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): trouble breathing, vomiting, belly pain, dry skin and mouth, feeling very tired, fruity-smelling breath
- Sudden kidney problems: urinating less than usual, chest pain
- Low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion
- Serious genital skin infection: pain, swelling, or redness in the genital area, fever, weakness
- Severe skin or allergic reactions: rash, blisters, sores, trouble breathing, swelling
Source: DailyMed
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