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Sitagliptin

Sitagliptin

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Januvia

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Common

Diarrhea
Joint pains
Headache
Abdominal pain

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Is 5 mg saxagliptin equal to 100mg sitagliptin?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Can i eat grapefruit while taking januvia (sitagliptin)?

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A 34-year old male asked:

How tell when januvia (sitagliptin) isn't right for you.

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A 49-year old asked:

What is a good time of day to take januvia (sitagliptin)?

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A 47-year old asked:

When during the day is it optimal to take januvia (sitagliptin)?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is a med similar to januvia (sitagliptin) that does not make you gain weight?

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A 72-year old male asked:

I am taking 100mg of januvia (sitagliptin) daily. Am i at risk of getting pancreatitis?

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A 65-year old male asked:

I qm takng onglyza (saxagliptin) 5 mg once a day. Is there any problem if i swith to sitagliptin 100 mg once a day?

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A 55-year old female asked:

I took two 100 milligram tablets of januvia (sitagliptin) in less than 4 hours apart .My sugar was 385, should I be worried?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Does sitagliptin have any effect on the magnesium found in the cells or does it have any impact on magnesium absorption to enter the cells?

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A 34-year old male asked:

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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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 female asked:

My friend is diabetic and his fasting and sugar are coming high. Should he add sitagliptin/vidaglipin to his existing med glycomet gp2?

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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 32-year old asked:

Can januvia (sitagliptin) cause stiff joint?

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A 68-year old male asked:

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

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A 62-year old female asked:

I take byetta and januvia (sitagliptin) along with metformine. Is it harmful?

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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 61-year old female asked:

I'm taking the drug januvia (sitagliptin) for type 2 diabetes is this a safe drug to 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 19-year old male asked:

What is all the controversy over januvia (sitagliptin). And abilify? (serious complications?)

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A 17-year old male asked:

Is it real that januvia (sitagliptin) 100mg made pancreas cells produce more insulin ( made beta cells more active )?

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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 44-year old female asked:

I currently take januvia (sitagliptin) for type 2 diabetes. Could this be inhibiting my attempt to lose weight?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Is a side effect to januvia, (sitagliptin) one that messes with your allergies or sinus, if so does it last forever or not?

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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 29-year old female asked:

How long does it take januvia (sitagliptin) to start working? And can it lessen the effect of steroid injections for back pain?

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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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