WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG?
↑ Meta-analysis ↑ weight in 5 studies and ↓ minor weight loss in 1 study for alogliptin when given alone (128)
↓ or Generally weight neutral and sometimes mild weight loss for metformin when given alone (672)
↓ -2.42 pounds average vs placebo (no drug) time not specified in Meta-analysis study for metformin when given alone(700)
*FDA Warning Aug 2015 DPP-4 Inhibitors for diabetes may cause severe joint pain and diabetes drugs in this subfamily but Sitagliptin (Januvia) may cause heart failure
Generic Name: Alogliptin &
Metformin