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
- Yeast infections in females (9-12%)
- Yeast infections in males (4%)
- Urinary tract infections (4%)
- Headache (3-4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vaginal itching
- Urinating more than usual
- Common cold symptoms
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Weight loss
- Thirst
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Low blood sugar
- Higher cholesterol levels
Steglujan serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Ketoacidosis (buildup of ketones): severe dehydration, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, shortness of breath, fruity breath
- Pancreatitis: severe stomach pain that doesn't go away, pain that starts from the stomach and spreads to the back, sometimes vomiting
- Sudden kidney problems: not urinating as much or at all, swelling in the legs or feet, nausea, tiredness, shortness of breath
- Serious genital infection: fever or discomfort along with pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling in the genital area
- Heart failure: shortness of breath, sudden fast weight gain, swelling of the feet
- Serious allergic reaction: rash; hives; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing
- Serious skin reaction: fluid-filled blisters, peeling or flaky skin
When do Steglujan possible side effects begin and end?
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If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.
Source: DailyMed
The following Steglujan side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional 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
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- New pain or tenderness, change in skin color, sores or ulcers, infection of the leg or foot
- 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 these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- Headache
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
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