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I know januvia (sitagliptin) max dose is 100mg daily. are there cases where it can be taken in doses over 100mg? its the only diabetic med that doesnt cause se's

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Not effective: Increasing above max dose may not show much benefit but may increase side effects profile of the drug.

Answered 9/5/2016

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