Alogliptin/metformin (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to alogliptin or metformin.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using, especially insulin or other diabetes medicines, acetazolamide, cimetidine, dichlorphenamide, topiramate, or zonisamide.
Limit how much alcohol you drink.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, heart disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, adrenal or pituitary gland disease, or pancreas problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)
- Pancreatitis
- Heart failure
- Liver problems
- Low blood sugar levels (especially when used with other diabetes medicines)
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may interact with the dye used for an x-ray or a CT scan.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Fast breathing, trouble breathing, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, or confusion
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing, tiredness
Severe joint pain
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness

Last Updated: 1/27/2017