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Saxagliptin and metformin

Saxagliptin and metformin

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Brands

Kombiglyze XR

Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Headache
Abdominal pain
Passing gas
Loss of strength
Metallic taste in mouth
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite

Serious

Scaling skin
Hypersensitivity
Red scaling rash

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I just switched from metformin to onglyza (saxagliptin) and now have persistent headaches. Is this a common side effect? If and when will it subside?

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