Nesina and Hypoglycemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypoglycemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Nesina (alogliptin benzoate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Amaryl, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypoglycemia when taking Nesina. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,291 people who have side effects when taking Nesina from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nesina?

Nesina has active ingredients of alogliptin benzoate. eHealthMe is studying from 2,297 Nesina users. Check the latest studies of Nesina.

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is found to be associated with 1,703 drugs and 2,377 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypoglycemia.

On Jul, 29, 2026

2,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Nesina.
Among them, 46 people (2.01%) have Hypoglycemia.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Nesina when they have Hypoglycemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypoglycemia when taking Nesina? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Hypoglycemia when taking Nesina? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nesina? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypoglycemia? *

Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 10.87%
Weakness: 5 people, 10.87%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 10.87%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 8.70%
Pancreatic Carcinoma Stage Iv (pancreatic cancer stage iv): 4 people, 8.70%
Blood Glucose Increased: 4 people, 8.70%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 8.70%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 8.70%
Cardiac Failure: 4 people, 8.70%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 8.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 18 people, 39.13%
Type 2 Diabetes: 16 people, 34.78%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 23.91%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 8.70%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 6.52%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 6.52%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 2 people, 4.35%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 2 people, 4.35%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 4.35%
Depression: 2 people, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hipoglisemi RB, "Rasagiline-Induced Hypoglycemia", , 2016 Jan .
Hipoglisemi RB, "Rasagiline-Induced Hypoglycemia", , 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on alogliptin benzoate (the active ingredients of Nesina) and Nesina (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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