I take this medicine about one hour before supper it has lower my blood sugar from the four hundred range to around 160 two hours after eating supper it is the best medicine i have been on and i can tell a big different on how i feel after taking this medicine however the medicine is very expensive and i doubt my insurance company well approve me being on this drug as approval by the insurance com...
I have been on onglyza for two years now. It has not brought my sugers down enough to really be worth the pain. I have told the Doctor that I hurt all over. I hurt bad in my lower stomach. She wouldn't take me off of it so two months ago I stopped taking it. I hurt even worse now. I guess my body is in shock or something. It's so bad I ach all over and have trouble getting up even walking is dif...
ursula | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/1/2020
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.3
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my blood sugar goes very very low
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James | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm a type 2 diabetic for going on 10 years. I've tried lantus injections and Novolog injections with metformin with some positive results. Then I was prescribed onglyza 2.5 mg and had fantastic results. Just wanted to say Thank you for what I think is the best drug I've tried.
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needs a good med | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/23/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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No noticeable difference in BS readings. Headaches, 15 lb weight gain in 6 months, because you are hungry all the time. Added 2 miles a day of walking, or would have gained even more. Headaches, sore throat for months. Expensive...how did this one get by the FDA ?
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reviewer diab | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/21/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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A1C 7.8 Added this medication PLUS 3 miles of walking. A1C 5 weeks later: 7.7 Absolutely ineffective. Probably RAISED blood sugar, as I would expect 3 miles of walking to reduce blood sugar more than .1 Not only does not work, but very expensive and dangerous side effects if you read the patient info leaflet.
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Pam | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.7
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Terrible Confusion, continuous runny nose, sore throat, headache, arthritis pain became worst Miserable time trying to sleep. I stopped taking after 2 weeks.
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diabetic58 | 55-64 | Female | Patient
9/21/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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Actually made my blood glucose readings go UP an average of 20 to 30 points. Expensive ($10 a pill at this time) AND WORSE than useless.
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diabtic on onglyza | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/24/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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have been taking the drug 2 weeks. Killer headache every day, not effective lowering blood sugar...actually a little higher than before I started taking it. Price is outrageous...$10 a day. (my insurance pays for it, but for that price I expect it to work better without side effects).
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little general | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/13/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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I am currently taking Onglyza for my type 2 diabetes once a day. My levels have not really decreased. I am still in the range of 7.5 to 8...My diet is right on target and so are my exercise routines....I can't inject or test monitor/lancet. I am not going to continue to increase my pill intake by another pill form medication. What does one do?
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SomeoneNormal | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/7/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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my sex drive returned. this is the best dam drug ever. i poop regularly too! it has brought my sugar levels down to a normal level. Plus what most people dont realize is they also have to change their diet. you can't just take a pill and keep eating Junk food and expect your sugar levels to be Normal.. I have read most of the reviews and see that most diabetics are very stupid people!
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ACinKC | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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It worked well at getting my numbers down but I had severe dry mouth and my feet were swollen to the point of not being able to wear some shoes. My doctor took me off.
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rs | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/12/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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i have gained 10 lbs in 5 months taking this medication. I as of today am not taking it anymore. I have also had dry eyes, never had that before.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/26/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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Have taken this drug for almost a year. Now it is not working, also having headaches. BS have gotten higher and have gain some weight.
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Beaware | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
8/26/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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my wife was taking onglyza and months later was diagnose with pancreatic cancer.please watch for signs of body pain when taking this medicine.
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katjamb1 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/10/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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Have been on it for almost 2 years. My A1C has gone up. I recently stopped taking it and my bloog sugars have actually come down. With all the bad press surrounding this drug, I do not find it to be worth the risk in continuing to take.
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Gailo | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/22/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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This little pill works wonderful for me. I do get the headaches and leg pains but the fact that my blood sugar is no longer in the 300's is awesome! I don't even have to use my insulin!! It is a GREAT pill.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/28/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Worked really good for 6 Months ,Then nothing , The Headaches were debilitating ..
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Susie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/2/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I have experienced leg pain, and skin rashes on my legs. Blood sugar really hasn't improved that much. Anyone else scared to take Onglyza?
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/26/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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cylas | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/31/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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ok so far
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/20/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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it works fine but insurance co. won't cover so now have to use tradjenta good luck everyone.
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