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Janumet

Janumet

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Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Type 2 diabetes
Condition
Diabetes mellitus
Condition
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Condition

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A 50-year old male asked:

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

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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 68-year old male asked:

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

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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 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 member asked:

I am diabetic and walk daily 30-45mins but want should I take for my breakfast. I am 47 years old. Currently taking Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 50/1000?

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A 35-year old asked:

Any complications from taking Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) for type 2 diabetes?

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A 35-year old male asked:

I am on janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) 500 od. Yesterday my random was 195 though I had high carb diet but after swimming it came down to 100 is this correct.

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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 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 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?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

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 57-year old asked:

i am a 57 female with diabetes.it is under control with janumet (sitagliptin and metformin).the lastfew month i have been gaining weight,a pound a week.i am also bloated and have trouble going to the bathroom without using prune juice.then i de-bloat til

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Hi doctors

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Whats BRAT?

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Spotty rash?

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What is LDH?

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I have cold?

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What is ASP?

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I have cold?

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Am I dying ?

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What is fat?

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Help me plz?

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Pls help me?

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