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I found onglyza (saxagliptin) may be bad for the pancreas (negative cell multiplication leading to pancreatitis or cancer). is this drug safe to take?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

yes if appropriate: There was a huge trial on this drug just got published and no increased risk of pancreatitis or cancer was found. The rate of pancreatitis was 0.3% for both placebo and Onglyza (saxagliptin) group.

Dr Krauser agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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