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Health Topics/Pharmacology/Endocrine-Metabolic Agent/Antidiabetic

Are there any risks in taking Onglyza?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Onglyza (saxagliptin) may interact with other medications that might cause low blood sugar. Onglyza is classified as a Pregnancy Category B medication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This means it did not harm a fetus when tested in pregnant animals but has not been tested in pregnant humans.

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