Janu Met

Metformin Hydrochloride + Sitagliptin Phosphate

Sitagliptin/metformin, sold under the brand name Janumet among others, is a fixed-dose combination anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.[6] It may be used in those whose blood sugar is not controlled with metformin and a sulfonylurea.[6][7] It is taken by mouth.[6] Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lactic ac...

Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride

Sitagliptin/metformin, sold under the brand name Janumet among others, is a fixed-dose combination anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.[6] It may be used in those whose blood sugar is not controlled with metformin and a sulfonylurea.[6][7] It is taken by mouth.[6] Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lactic ac...

Anyone getting side effects from Janumet and Gliclazide? My husband is experiencing sore knees shoulders and dizziness and headaches. Could this be a side effect, I have looked this up and they seem to be side effects, but wondering if anyone else taking the combination has been experiencing this also? ## Hi Mollie, Sorry to hear about your reaction to the medication. From what I could gather, Janumet contains the active ingredients Metformin + Sitagliptin. According to NIH, the following symptoms are listed as side effects of this medication: -Severe joint pain / muscle pain or cramping -Lightheadedness -Dizziness -Headache Source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045333/#DDIC602413.side_effects_section NIH goes on to recommend that you check with your doctor immediately in the event ...

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What is the difference between Janumet XR 50mg/100 mg and Glipizide 5mg? Can they be used together? ## Janumet XR contains the active ingredients Metformin and Sitagliptin in a time released formulation to help better lower and control blood sugar in diabetic people. The Glipizide is a different oral antidiabetic medication. Has your doctor instructed you to use both medications? They can be taken together, but only if someone is experiencing high sugar levels that are hard to control, because it increase the risk of hypoglycemia. ## The active ingredients of Janumet XR are Sitagliptin + Metaformin. Both of these medications are used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Glipizide is generally used along with diet and exercise, and (sometimes) with other medications, to treat type 2 dia...

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Sitagliptin Phosphate

Sitagliptin, sold under the brand name Januvia among others, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.[4] In the United Kingdom it is listed as less preferred than metformin or a sulfonylurea.[5] It is taken by mouth.[4] It is also available in the fixed-dose combination medication sitagliptin/metformin (Janumet, Janumet XR).[4] Common side effects include headaches, swelling of the legs, and upper respiratory...

I have been taking janumet 50/1000 twice a day for about 2 weeks. My question is when will the side effects stop? I have had painful gas, diarrhea and headaches. I have notices the gas pains have slowed a lot, but there seems to be no end in sight for the other 2. Help! I hated taking metformin but it is helping my sugars are down so I am reluctant to stop. Would the xr be better? ## update : headaches still but the diarrhea has calmed down. ## Those can be normal side effects of Janumet, according to FDA reports, other side effects may include runny nose, and joint pain. Ref: Janumet Information Typically, side effects hit their peak around 4 to 6 weeks of taking on steady dose of a new medication, then they should start to taper off, before eventually disappearing entirely. How severe...

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I have been using Janumet XR for 2 years. And my panel doctor has passed away recently and I have changed to another panel doctor. The question is this panel doctor prescribed me Galvus Met 50mg/850mg, what is the difference? Which one is better? I am a diabetic for 20 years. ## Janumet XR is listed as containing Sitagliptin and Metformin, while Galvusmet is listed as containing Vidagliptin and Metformin, according to NIH reports. Both have been proven effective at treating diabetes, it's really just a matter of which one works better for you. Have you tried the new medication, yet? The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence, and hypoglycemia. ## Which is the newest diabetic drug which is better than the tw...

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Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride

Sitagliptin/metformin, sold under the brand name Janumet among others, is a fixed-dose combination anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.[6] It may be used in those whose blood sugar is not controlled with metformin and a sulfonylurea.[6][7] It is taken by mouth.[6] Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lactic ac...

I have undergone by-pass surgery (cabg) on 23 september 2016. I am taking Janumet 50?500 and sugar levels are within allowed limits. For last two months, I am taking metolar xr 25, lassix 40 in the morning, clopitab a 150 after lunch and storvas 20 after dinner. Apart from heaviness on the chest I am feelin pain at the back and shoulder. Pain increases, it appears, after being subjected to shaking? jerking of the body while moving along an uneven road by car. Please advice whether this pain has any relation with cabg or it is a sepatate issue. ## It is most likely due to the Storvas that you are taking, as reported by the NIH, it is well known to cause joint and muscle aches in most people that take it, along with headache, nausea, and dizziness. However, it is always best to have such ...

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Please share information about this drug, what it is used for, etc... ## Based on the spelling, I think you may have meant to say "Januvia" (sitagliptin phosphate). Is that correct? Januvia is an oral prescription medication marketed for managing type-2 diabetes. MedlinePlus.gov states that it works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances that lower blood sugar when it is high. According to the manufacturer's claims, Januvia can reportedly lower blood sugar more than Metformin alone and is said to be very powerful in that regard. Drug Class: dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors - (antihyperglycemic) Manufacturer: Merck & Co. Dosing: Januvia is said to be taken once a day with or without food. I hope this helps!

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do they have the same ingredients. What would u suggest for generic for Metanx. It helped the tingling in my feet at night when I went to bed, I was getting a full nights sleep but the Metanx will hot be covered under United Health care anymore. Got then renewed 2x at $40 for a 3 mo supply. Then told me they weren't covered anymore for it was a dietary supplement. My neuropathy is from diabetes2 and the depletion of B compound do to Janument. Please help

I was on Amaryl 2, Metformin 500. As there was no relief I was given Janumet and afterwards Januvia 100. After use of 1 yr + I was given one Ty..... (said to be a product of Japanese research and less costly - but there was no relief), Hb1c is now 8.5. So again back to Januvia 50 x 2. But apparently there is no palpable result. I do also take Rosuvastatin 20, Clopidogrel 75, Aspirin 150, Sertaline 100, Gabapin NT, Neurofit 12, Ifin,... I have acute lower backaches and my waist often gets locked. And severe breathing trouble (for which I use a Foracort inhaler).

What company makes these ASC 116 and when did they come out on the market? ## January, 2012 ## That date is correct and the manufacturer is Ascend Laboratories, LLC. (NDC 67877-0116) ## What is the difference between this pill and the 10mg methadone white round pill labled 54/142 and scored on the other side, is it just the manufacturer? I usually get the 54/ 142 and pay about $22 for 150 I had to go to a different pharmacy this month and they gave me the ascertain 116 ones and charged me $90 for the same 150!! I mean I don't have insurance but this seems outrageous. Could it maybe just have been the pharmacy I went to? Also, I want to make sure there wont be a difference in my pain management on these pills. Thanks ## hey these are made by ascend labs and there relatively new but t...

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Bottom Line just too expensive. $350 for 100 MG for 30 Days. I can't afford it. It works but too much! Is there something else I can take? I also take 800 MG Metformin twice a day. Age 50. I am in good shape, no side effects, just bad genes from Dad who also has Type II Diabetes ## Januvia does have a savings coupon for those with private insurance that can help you save up to $150 per prescription. You can learn more about the Januvia Program here. If you don't qualify, you should consult your doctor to see what other medications you can try. What state are you in? Some have prescription savings programs of their own. I live in Washington state, and there's a program here for uninsured, and underinsured people that helps lower the cost of both name brand medications, and ge...

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Can metformin 850 mg can cause a loss in weight of the diabetic? Thanks ## I've been diabetic since 2000 and have been controlling it by diet, but after 6 yrs it is not in control so i started metformin 500 x 2 daily. But after, in 2010 my sugar was staying too high so i was prescribed janumet which caused me to gain 5kgs in a year. Plus my feet hurt a lot and I'm feeling very weak. Please help me. ## Sandy, many type 2 diabetics tend to have gained weight from the diabetes, then they will lose some once they start getting it under control, such as by using the medication. However, if it's a severe weight loss, then you should seek medical attention to have it checked out. Rozy, how have your blood sugar levels been recently? Are you also continuing to watch what you eat? ##...

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I had neck surgery on a disc and after surgery was prescribed this med in January to reduce swelling in my neck and now I'm still having trouble swolling and they put me back on this medicine in March is this normal : had a new disc put in neck ## Did they provide you with a diagnosis? It is highly possible for swelling, or scar tissue to cause problems long after surgery, even when it seems that the rest of the recovering is done. Is the medication helping? The FDA classifies this as a steroid that is used to treat inflammation, allergic reactions and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, weight gain and fluid retention. It's difficult to say what is normal, after such surgery, because everyone is different and will recover a...

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I was prescribed JANUMET XR 1000/50 MG 2 TABLETS in the morning before breakfast and 2mg GLIMEPIRIDE after breakfast. I was suggested bya doctor to take GLYCOMET GP1 twice daily instead of JANUMET XR. should I continue to take GLIMEPIRIDE because i read that GP1 contains 1 mg of GLIMEPIRIDE ## Hello Rao! How are you? Yes, you should double check with the doctor, but it seems that he meant to replace your other medications with the Glycomet GP1, since it contains Metformin and Glimepiride. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and low blood sugar. What are your normal sugar levels? Were they not in control with the Janumet XR?

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i went to the emergency room yesterday. I contracted herpes in january and after taking strong antibiotics started to becone sore afain. I have painful sores and thick whitish light yellowish discharge. THE doctor gave me adco m along with other medicine and a viginal cream. WOULD this solve my problem or is he confusing the herpes with a yeast infection or vangitis? ## Hello, Natasha! How are you? That type of discharge is indicative of a bacterial infection and the Metronidazole is an antibiotic. Learn more Metronidazole details here. It is often the first choice to treat bacterial vaginosis. That discharge isn't typical of herpes, as I said, that's indicative of an infection. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What does adco metronida 400 do when you had miscarriage?

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I had to take plan b in early November, and ended up having two periods a week apart from each other. 11/14-11/18 and 11/24-11/28. That was my last period. I ended up being prescribed metronidazole for BV which I think started from the two periods jacking up my PH.. I took 2 pills a day for 7 days and this was early December. It's January 3rd and I'm now 12 days late for my period. I'm having symptoms but can't tell them apart from PMS, side effects, or pregnancy symptoms.. they include: Sore breasts/nipples, fatigue, on and off slight cramping for a week or so now, hot flashes, more creamy white discharge, occasional headaches, and moodiness. Oh and I also got a BFN when I was 7 days late. ## There is never any harm in checking for pregnancy, if you are concerned that i...

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Drug Index

Sitagliptin/metformin, sold under the brand name Janumet among others, is a fixed-dose combination anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.[6] It may be used in those whose blood sugar is not controlled with metformin and a sulfonylurea.[6][7] It is taken by mouth.[6] Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lactic ac...