Wilmington, DE
A 62-year-old female asked:
i take byetta and januvia (sitagliptin) along with metformine. is it harmful?
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Dr. Vicken Poochikiananswered
Internal Medicine 42 years experience
NO: You can take it. Need to have your kidney functions, hga1c and microalbuminuria checked periodically.
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Wilmington, DE
A 62-year-old female asked:
On day 18 of bydureon (exenatide) with higher sugars. Shouldn't i see an improvement by now?
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Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Probably.: May need to rethink your medications. A sulfonylurea such as Glipizide or Insulin might be the Next Choice depending upon the height of your bg.
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Estero, FL
A 72-year-old male asked:
I am taking 100mg of januvia (sitagliptin) daily. Am i at risk of getting pancreatitis?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See below: Your risk is not significantly elevate.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Can byetta cause lumps or big lymph nodes near the ears?
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Dr. Stanley Lightfootanswered
Pathology 58 years experience
See below: The drug should not cause nose bleeds or the lump you say you have you need tosee a physician about both.
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San Jose, CA
A 34-year-old male asked:
Does januvia (sitagliptin) side effects cause or exaggerate GERD or lpr?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Januvia (sitagliptin): Not likely, although nausea was reported as an extremely rare side-effect.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What is a med similar to januvia (sitagliptin) that does not make you gain weight?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
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Januvia (sitagliptin): Meds for control of diabetes very infrequently "cause" weight gain. The weight gain is more related to diet and exercise.
Are your blood sugars staying in the normal range?
How often are you checking?
There are many more questions to ask you but it would be best if you set up an appointment with a diabetes educator.
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