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Q. Is Linagliptin safe?
Linagliptin is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. However, some common side effects that you can experience at the dose advised, includes headache, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with insulin or sulphonylurea, upper respiratory tract infection and nasopharyngitis.

Q. Is Linagliptin available in India?
Yes. Linagliptin is available in India as a prescription medicine.

Q. What is Linagliptin?
Linagliptin is an oral antidiabetic medicine it used to reduce the blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin and decreasing glucagon levels. when compared to other drugs it has a lesser risk of hypoglycemia and doesn't cause weight gain.

Q. What is the best time to take Linagliptin?
Linagliptin is to be taken once a day and at around the same time every day. There is no interaction with food so Linagliptin can be taken with or without food.

Q. Can I take Linagliptin with metformin?
Yes. Linagliptin can be taken with metformin. It is a good add-on treatment if the blood sugars are very high even after taking metformin in maximum tolerated dose. Together they would help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, consult your doctor before taking them together as a dose adjustment may be needed.

Q. Does Linagliptin cause weight loss?
No. Linagliptin does not cause weight loss. It does not cause any weight gain as well.

Q. When should I stop taking Linagliptin?
Stop taking Linagliptin if you develop an allergic reaction like rash or breathlessness and if you have a persistent and severe stomach ache as it could be a sign of pancreatitis. Immediately contact your doctor or the emergency of a hospital.

Q. What are the special precautions to take care of while taking Linagliptin?
Use of Linagliptin with insulin or sulfonylureas can increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which may need a dose adjustment. Be aware of the symptoms and always carry something sweet with you. Stop taking Linagliptin if you develop an allergic reaction like rash or breathlessness and if you have a persistent and severe stomach ache as it could be a sign of pancreatitis.

Q. Is it safe to use Linagliptin with pioglitazone?
Yes. It is safe to use Linagliptin with pioglitazone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported and the side effect profile is similar to the drugs used alone.

• Linagliptin is used alone or  together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications.You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Linagliptin.It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Linagliptin affects you.