Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website.
Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

Who Can And Cannot Take Alogliptin

NHS medicines information on who can take alogliptin and who may not be able to take it.

Who can take alogliptin

Most adults aged 18 years and older can take alogliptin.

Who may not be able to take alogliptin

This medicine is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (when your body does not produce insulin).

Alogliptin is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to alogliptin or any other medicine
  • have kidney disease or liver disease
  • are a heavy drinker or dependent on alcohol
  • have heart failure
  • have or have ever had problems with your pancreas
  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant


OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features.

If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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