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Janumet XR

Janumet XR

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Brands

Janumet

Generic Drug

Sitagliptin and metformin

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Joint pains
Abdominal discomfort
Passing gas
Heartburn
Loss of strength
Metallic taste in mouth
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Type 2 diabetes
Condition
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Condition

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A 27-year old male asked about a 62-year old male:

Is Janumet XR really the safest medication for diabetic?

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A 50-year old asked:

Can I take janumet XR (sitagliptin and metformin) and doxycycline at the same time? Thanks in advance.

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can frequent diarrhea prevent the absorption of meds? Am on janumet xr, (sitagliptin and metformin) have diarrhea multiple times a day, regardless of diet changes.

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A 56-year old female asked:

Could changing from kombiglyze xr to janumet be inappropriate to my body? after changing high blood pressure developed, heart palpitations&choking after sleeping once nightly,arms&legs cramps..?

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A 25-year old female asked about a 56-year old female:

Which is better zombiglyze or janumet? (I take the ryzodeg?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Hi is Jalramet and Janumet the same stuff? I all ways use Janumet now clicks have given me Jalramet

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A 27-year old female asked about a 57-year old female:

Pseudopheochromocytoma could be caused by other medical conditions or medications. so could pseudopheochromocytoma be caused by janumet?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Can janumet decrease my glucose level instantly?

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A 50-year old male asked:

Can i continue amaryl (glimepiride) 2mg and discontinue janumet

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A 56-year old female asked:

Had hypoglycemia at 18:40 (50). I ate sugar and it return to normal then. I had dinner at 21:00. should I take my pill (janumet?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Glucose level before dinner is 170. but I should eat a sandwich to take the janumet pill. is it wrong to eat if my glucose level is 170 before dinner?

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A 56-year old female asked:

My glucose level before dinner(9pm) was 114 I ate sandwich & took janumet as usual. but at 6:30am my glucose level was 69. why this happened while usually no(maybe it happened 2 times before but from a while)?

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A 56-year old female asked:

6:45am BG:66 knowing that I ate as usual at night&didn't exercise. from the moment I switch kombiglyze to janumet I starting having hypoglycemia sometimes while it is normal & spikes othertimes,I don't remember having hypoglycemia with kombiglyze.why?

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A 46-year old asked:

Are special advantages of janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) over metformin?

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A 39-year old asked:

How janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) is beneficial compared to just metformin?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) more effective compared to just metformin?

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A 41-year old male asked:

Is there any latest medicune for diabates type 1 after amaryl+janumet. Combination?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Taking janumet 50/100 once & lantus 10 units and walk 40min daily. Winter arrive and my sugar gone haywire. Please help me. why winter is so difficult?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Janumet 1pill morning&1 night. ryzodeg afternoon. _When I take 14unit ryzodeg I get hypoglycemic episode. _When I take 12unit ryzodeg I get hypoglycemia. why&What is the solution?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Janumet 1pill morning&1 night. ryzodeg afternoon. _When I take 14unit ryzodeg I get hypoglycemic episode. _When I take 12unit ryzodeg I get hyperglycemia. why&What is the solution?

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A 63-year old female asked:

Taking Medicine Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 50/500, I found a Generic Substitute From Glenmark Pharma as Zitamet 50/500 same Saltbut cheaper in price, is it ok, safe and work same?

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A 26-year old female asked about a 56-year old female:

Janumet 1pill morning & 1 night . ryzodeg afternoon . When I take 14unit ryzodeg I get hypoglycemic episode after 2 to 3 hrs of lunch . _When I take 12unit ryzodeg I get hyperglycemia(in 200s). why & how to solve this problem?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Semaglutide is better for diabetes? I am on janumet & ryzodeg. And I am not overweighted?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 68-year old male asked:

Is janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) safe to take? I am type 2 diabetic.

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A 28-year old male asked:

Is it safe to take lantus (insulin glargine) with janumet for better control ???

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

I'm on Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) and have bronchitis. What meds can i take.

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A 38-year old male asked about a 38-year old male:

I taking janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) for diabitic 2. Can i replace it for trajenta?

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A 56-year old female asked:

How c peptide test is done? can I make c peptide test if I am on insulin(ryzodeg) & medicine ( janumet?

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A 54-year old female asked:

I am type 2 diabetic from last 7 yrs how safe is janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 50/1000mg .I take it twice daily....

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A 68-year old male asked:

H1AC of 7.9. Metformin 500 has been working but endocrinologist wants me on Janumet 1000+50 or Meformin plus diamacron. Which is safer?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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