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Just found out at 76 that i am a diabetic....the dr.put me on januvia and i am so constipated. took 2 glasses of prune juice and usually works well.....but very little this time and stomach is still rolling 8 hours later?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Constipation is a common side effect of januvia but you may get used to it after a while. For the current event, you can use OTC laxative such as miralax or citrate of magnesia if prune juice is not effective. If there is no contraindication, you should increase fluid and fiber intake for at least 20%. After several weeks if constipation still persists, talk to your PMD for an alternative.

Answered 4/14/2023

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