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Ckd , gfr 23, stage 2 chf, should i take 50mg januvia (sitagliptin)?

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CKD, CHF, ...: Please do not take Januvia (sitagliptin) until you have spoken to your kidney and/or heart doctor.

Answered 2/27/2016

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