Onglyza is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It
works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Onglyza is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control
in adults with type 2 type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Onglyza is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Onglyza is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications.





Get emergency medical help if you have **signs of an allergic reaction to
Onglyza:** hives, a purple or red skin rash that spreads and causes blistering
and peeling; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
throat.

Stop taking Onglyza and call your doctor right away if you have **symptoms of
pancreatitis:** severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back,
nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, or fast heartbeats.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  * severe or ongoing pain in your joints;

  * pain or burning when you urinate; or

  * **heart problems** \- shortness of breath (even while lying down), feeling weak or tired, rapid weight gain, swelling (especially in your feet, legs, or midsection.

Common Onglyza side effects may include:

  * painful urination;

  * headache;

  * runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; or

  * swelling in your hands or feet.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to
FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Onglyza side effects (more detail)