Question 1

Does Onglyza 5mg Tablet cause any weight loss (reduction)?

Accepted Answer

No, Onglyza 5mg Tablet neither causes weight loss nor weight gain. It is weight neutral. However, weight gain can be seen when Onglyza 5mg Tablet is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.

Question 2

What is the benefit of using Onglyza 5mg Tablet with insulin?

Accepted Answer

Onglyza 5mg Tablet when taken with insulin can help in lowering the insulin dose and decrease the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

Question 3

Are there any contraindications to the use of Onglyza 5mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the use of Onglyza 5mg Tablet is contraindicated in some conditions like a history of allergy to Onglyza 5mg Tablet, any ingredients of this drug or to any other drug of the same class.  Onglyza 5mg Tablet should also be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis.

Question 4

Is it beneficial to use Onglyza 5mg Tablet with glipizide?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is beneficial to take Onglyza 5mg Tablet and glipizide. Both are antidiabetic drugs, however, they work in different ways. When taken together, they can help in better controlling of blood sugar levels.

Question 5

Can Onglyza 5mg Tablet be used with other diabetes medicines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Onglyza 5mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines, along with proper diet and exercise.

Question 6

Can the use of Onglyza 5mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?

Accepted Answer

Usually, Onglyza 5mg Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone in diabetes. However, it may cause low blood sugar when combined with other medicines like insulin and sulfonylureas.

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