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Sitagliptin and metformin

Sitagliptin and metformin

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Brands

Janumet • Janumet XR

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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

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

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

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

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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 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 28-year old male asked:

I am taking janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 50/1000 twice in a day still my sugar level is 220 any better tablet you can advice me please?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can rosiglitazone, sitagliptin and metformin be given together to an elderly patient?

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A 45-year old asked:

Im taking janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) for diabetes and my sugar level is still high what do I need to do?

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A 60-year old female asked:

My husband is taking Janumet, (sitagliptin and metformin) which is controlling his diabetes. He now has mild diarrhea. What can he do reduce the side effects?

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A 38-year old male asked:

I am taking janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 1000 mg twice a day ( 250 pp) with lipicure tag for high cholesterol 252 for 20 days....Still sugar level is 225 pop and 158 fast?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Iam on janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) od in morning .I often take alcohol like 3or 4 drinks . Please let me know the exact gap between metformin and alcohol intake?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Hello Dr. I am a type 2 diabetic, I take Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 1000/50 two times per day. I was put on seroquel xr and have noticed an increase in my blood sug?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Male,29,diabetic (MODY hba1c 6.5, janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) once and metfor 500mg at night) Whenever i travel say around 70km or more my sugar increase over 220 mgdll?

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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 50-year old male asked:

Can i continue with amaryl 2 mg and discontinue janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) as it gives me stomach discomfort?

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A member asked:

Have had loose stool for about a month now on janumet, (sitagliptin and metformin) blood levels and colesterol good, but stool very runny all the time?

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A 45-year old asked:

I was on janumet (sitagliptin and metformin). Now on glyburide/metformin and I have blurred vision. Should i be worried?

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A female asked:

I recently started taking janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) for diabetes and I have had ridiculous heartburn and diarrhea. My doctor advised me to take it once a day with food.

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A 61-year old female asked:

My husband is diabetic and take metformin and januvia (sitagliptin) but he's sugar is always over 200 and up what is wrong?

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A 33-year old male asked about a 30-year old female:

Is sitagliptin phosphate &metformin Hcl 50/500 safe to take for type2 DM?

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A 34-year old asked:

What are some type 2 diabetes so they don't have to take januvia, (sitagliptin) metformin or any pharmacist medication?

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A 50-year old asked:

Will bitter melon tablets work for people with type 2 diabetes so they don't have to take januvia (sitagliptin) or metformin?

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A 27-year old asked:

I have been on metformin for 2 years. My doctor started me on januvia (sitagliptin) once a day. My blood sugar is 87 and I feel shaky. Is it ok?

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A 49-year old asked:

Could bitter melon by tablets work for people with type 2 diabetes so they don't have to take januvia, (sitagliptin) metformin or any pharmacist medication?

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A 56-year old female asked about a 55-year old female:

Fasting blood sugar 140-150, random 123, HBA1C 8.8. Sitagliptin / Metformin Hydrochloride since one month. Weight gain 4.5 lb. How to control Fasting?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Upper abdomen discomfort, in the middle. Nausea. Taking zofran, still naus.Sugar level hasn't been under 150 in weeks w max dose metformin and januvia (sitagliptin)?

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