About Linagliptin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, in the same family as sitagliptin.
How to take it
Take it once a day, with or without food. The dose does not need to change for kidney disease.
Common side effects
- Usually well tolerated. Some people get a sore throat or stuffy nose.
Call your doctor if
- Severe stomach pain going to the back, with vomiting.
- Large blisters on the skin.
Take care
Tell the doctor about any past pancreatitis.
From our clinic: Often chosen when the kidneys are weak, because the dose stays the same.