Janumet XR Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • inadequate vitamin B12
  • a common cold
  • taste impairment
  • weight loss
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gas
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal bloating

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • trouble breathing
  • a common cold

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a stuffy and runny nose
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • a nail disorder
  • dizziness
  • flu-like symptoms
  • excessive sweating
  • chills
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • throat irritation
  • weight gain
  • headache

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low blood sugar
  • increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid
  • megaloblastic anemia
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder
  • liver damage
  • inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow
  • heart failure
  • inflammation of blood vessels in the skin
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • acute kidney failure
  • decreased kidney function
  • bullous pemphigoid
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • hives
  • a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
  • a skin rash
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • necrotizing pancreatitis, or inflammation and tissue death in the pancreas

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • itching
  • a skin rash
  • poisoning caused by anticholinergic medication
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • constipation
  • backache
  • fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • intense abdominal pain
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