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I've taken Januvia for several months and have developed depression and other side effects. I stopped taking the drug and wonder how long before it is out of my system. ## Januvia has a very short half-life, only 6 to 8 hours, this refers to the time it takes for the drug to reach 50% of its dosage in your body. That said, it probably takes less than a day to be removed from your system. However, since you were taking it for several months and if you stopped taking it abruptly, you may also be experiencing some minor withdrawal symptoms, which could last for several days.

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Oval light blue with numbers 364 ## This tablet contains Glyburide 5 mg (NDC 0093-9364). Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Alginate - Talc - FD&C Blue No. 1 - Aluminum Oxide Ref: DailyMed ## Please tell what the pill does and what it's for. thanks

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urinary tract antibiotic ## my 84 yr old mother in law was prescribed microbid for uti. she has hbp and diabetes and is taking meds for those and for thyroid. just read blurp about microbid only if you have no other conditions. should she be on this? ## That is actually something that is entirely up to her doctor, if she has regular appointments so her conditions are being regularly monitored, they might have decided that the benefits to her outweigh the risks of taking the medication.

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Biata curb appetite pill? ## If you have obtained this from your doctor then you should have a dosing schedule. If you obtained this on your own, without a prescription then you need to be aware that this IS NOT INTENDED as an appetite supressant. This is actually a Diabetes med used to help control and lower blood sugar and weight loss for diabetics as they get their sugar levels back under control is a normal side effect. However, if you are not diabetic, it might not help you lose weight and it could also be dangerous to take. . ## i im a diabetic that needs to lose wieght and i think this would help

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avandia would cause weight gain. why and how? well, it increases the bodies sensitivity to insulin!! if this happens your body will 'tell' the liver and muscle cells to take in glucose and store it in the form of glycogen, and causing fat cells to take in blood lipids and turn them into triglycerides. I hope this helps, Ive tried to make a rather complicated subject more user friendly lol ## It is not wise to take avandia with any form of insulin or nitrates!!!!!! and IF rapid wieght gain occurs seek medical advise asap!

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Diabetes medication ## What is Vyetta and how is it used for diabetes. ## Did you mean Byetta? Byetta is an injectable drug to help those with diabetes with weight loss and is by prescription only. You can look it up on the web ## Sandi is correct, the name is Byetta. Here's a link to the monograph to find more information on it: ## This was reccomeded to me by my doctor. He said it was based on gila monster saliva and reduced your bodys digestion process. In my case i became violently ill after the first half dose and could not eat anything solid for ywo weeks. Dioc said my reaction to it was a side effect was reported by 2% of users. I know of 3 other people who sucessfully use this and have had spectacular results both with weight control and lowering blood sugar.

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What vitamins are in Metanx? I already take a multi-vitamin. Am I now taking an over-load of vitamins? ## As to vitamin overload, you would need to discuss that with your doctor. Did they know you were taking a multi-vitamin when they prescribed this?

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is anyone having lung problems with exubera ## AGREED ## Here's the site with information on Exubera: Exubera Click Here They also post a serious warning on the site about possible lung problems: EXUBERA may lower your lung function, so you will need to take a breathing test before you start treatment and, from time to time, as you keep taking EXUBERA. You should not take EXUBERA if you have an unstable or poorly controlled lung disease (such as unstable or poorly controlled asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or if you smoke, start smoking, or quit smoking less than 6 months ago. You should not take EXUBERA if you are under 18 years of age or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in EXUBERA.

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I took januvia off and on--because of the side effects--for 3 months. Then I suffered renal failure from the drug. My physician never warned me of this and never tested my kidneys though I have had high creatinine levels in the past. I want to know who is responsible for this: the doctor, the drug co. or myself? ## There is no way for any of us to answer that and we would be remiss to even try. You should have been given a monograph listing some basic side effects when you got your prescription filled. If you are wondering if you have some sort of case or something, consult a medical malpractice lawyer and they will be better able to advise you. ## I just started this drug Januvia last night. Now, I'm a bit worried. Is the renal faliure reversible? ## margosparkle, not everyone will...

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Please help me identify a white oval pill with slit down the middle and markings C 474 ## This is Metformin 1000mgs, a generic for Glucophage (NDC 57664-474). This is a diabetes drug, used to help control blood sugar. Inactive Ingredients: - Povidone - Polyethylene Glycol - Magnesium Stearate - Lactose Monohydrate - Hypromellose - Titanium Dioxide - Triacetin

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round white scored ## Pill Image This is Glipizide Extended Release 5mgs, a generic for Glucotrol XL. This is a diabetes drug that helps to lower and control blood sugar. ## Mylan G1 is a round white scored tablet that is glipizide 5mg full release not extended release.

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snake serum for diabetic ## I need some drug and side effect information concerning Biata or Byetta. Thanks ## The correct name is Byetta, the second one you listed, here's the monograph link: ## By the way, to the OP, this is not derived from snakes, but from the Gila Monster, a type of lizard.

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small white oval pill ## i need to know what this is used for, my son came to me with this. mother has not provided any information, pills in plastic bag. ## DESMOPRESSIN (By mouth) Desmopressin (des-moe-PRES-in) Helps control thirst and frequent urination caused by diabetes insipidus and certain brain injuries. This medicine also treats bedwetting problems.

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I have just started this along with my usual rx for metformin 500 and the Dr. also started me on Byetta 10, I am having severe bloating and gas and it all smells like chemicals . can anyone tell me if this is normal? I have been nauseated also. Today is my 4th day of these new rx's. ## It is hard to say for sure, drugs will act differently for different people, most side effects though, do wear off after a few weeks of use, after your body adjusts to the new medication. You just started a few days ago, so you sould probably give it more time and see if it starts to taper off. If they get worse, or are particularly bothersome, then please speak to your doctor.

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it has 500 on the other side its round and white ## need to know what this pill prescribed for. ## This is Metformin 500mgs, a generic for Glucophage, this is an antidiabetic drug, prescribed to help lower and control blood sugar for those who suffer from diabetes.

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new diabetes medication ## To find information easier in the future, the correct spelling is Januvia. Here's the monograph listing: Januvia Info Click Here ## Thanks for correcting my spelling - I have now found the information I want. ## Very welcome, I am glad you found the information you were looking for, they spell some of these drugs so odd that it makes it hard to find the information. LOL!

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YELLOW/GOLD,BIG,OVAL ## I found some pills that are yellow/gold in color and are oval shaped with 93 imprinted on one side and 7262 on the other. Any ideas on what these pills could possibly be? ## Pill Image Click Here This is Glyburide 5mgs and Metformin 500mgs, a generic for Glucovance. This is a diabetes drug used to help lower high blood sugar and regulate blood sugar levels.

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I found out i had type 2 diabetes in january of 2006, so my doctor put me on byetta, but i had to stop taking it in june 2006 because of the cost. My insurance doesn't cover it and it costs $187.00. It really helped me and i lost a total of 30lbs. Now i am scared i will gain the weight back. ## Byetta is really only a temporary fix for weight problems anyway, just like various diets, such as weight watchers, Jenny Craig and etc. you have to use it forever to maintain, if you ever go off, then those benefits are lost and the weight is gained back. If you really want a permanent weight loss, then you will need to set up a good diet and exercise plan, this way you can lose the weight in a healthier manner, and keep it off permanently. ## It's not that your insurance won't cover...

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What medicial issuss can be acquired by taking glyburide if it is not prescibed by a physician. I was mistakenly given this medicine and took one pill a day for 2 weeks. I experienced extreme fatigue and would like to know if there are any long term or short term medical issues. ## More than likely not, if you were going to have an adverse reaction, you would have had it while you were taking it. This is a diabetes med, since you are not diabetic, it probably lowered your sugar and it didn't need to be lowered so that would explain the fatigue. Otherwise, you may have lost a little weight, as some doctors have now been prescribing it to non-diabetic patients for weight loss.

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oval/oblong, light orange or salmon color with either a P or the breast cancer ribbon symbol followed by 728. ## Actually, that is supposed to be an R. This pill is Metformin XR 750mgs, a generic for Glucophage. This is a diabetes medicine, used to help them control and lower their blood sugar levels.

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