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Table 4 Most common adverse events occurring in ≥2% of patients (treated patients population)

From: A randomized controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of twice-daily saxagliptin plus metformin combination therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control on metformin monotherapy

AE, n (%)

Saxagliptin + Metformin (n = 74)

Placebo + Metformin (n = 86)

Hypoglycemia

  

   All reported

4 (5.4)

1 (1.2)

   Confirmed

0

1 (1.2)

Infections and infestations

5 (6.8)

11 (12.8)

   Bronchitis

1 (1.4)

2 (2.3)

   Nasopharyngitis

1 (1.4)

2 (2.3)

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

4 (5.4)

8 (9.3)

   Back pain

2 (2.7)

3 (3.5)

   Muscle spasms

1 (1.4)

3 (3.5)

Gastrointestinal disorders

3 (4.1)

6 (7.0)

   Diarrhea

1 (1.4)

3 (3.5)

Blood and lymphatic system disorders

3 (4.1)

0

   Lymphadenopathy

2 (2.7)

0

Vascular disorders

2 (2.7)

3 (3.5)

   Hypertension

2 (2.7)

2 (2.3)

Nervous system disorders

2 (2.7)

5 (5.8)

   Dizziness

2 (2.7)

0

   Headache

0

3 (3.5)

Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders

2 (2.7)

3 (3.5)

   Sinus congestion

1 (1.4)

2 (2.3)

Hepatobiliary disorders

1 (1.4)

2 (2.3)

   Cholecystitis

0

2 (2.3)

Psychiatric disorders

0

2 (2.3)

   Insomnia

0

2 (2.3)