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Being diabetic, I am taking pioz 15 & glizide M daily after meals but sugar level remains 160. Pl. suggest may I continue or consult our doctor. Pl. also inform whether 160 is normal blood sugar level after meals. ## It is normal for there to be some elevation after meals, but there are also some other relevant things that should be taken under consideration. The first is, you said you are taking them after you meal, this means that if you are checking your blood sugar level right after you finish eating, the medication hasn't even had a chance to start working, yet. It will take them 15 to 20 minutes to start working in your body and, at that point, the full effects of your food haven't even hit your body, yet. Ideally, these medications should be taken just before a meal, ...

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I use of amaryl for 12 years with other medications but level remained uncontrolled recently my doc perscribed janumet 1000 twice a day with amaryl 6 ..sugar level stated to get down but sometimes to 50 when I start feeling hypo symptoms. I am male 64 yrs and use insulin lentus 40/day as well ...which one to reduce or eliminate ## Hi, Abubakr! How are you? Sorry about the hypoglycemic symptoms, those can be quite awful. As to which one to reduce though, you should consult your doctor. They would be the person best able to advise you on that. When does it usually happen, after using the insulin, or one of the others?

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im type 1 diabete and i was recommended by a friend who also is diabete... i wanna find out more information about it and where i could find it.... ## Janumet is an oral anti-diabetic medication which is only available by prescription in the U.S. and Canada. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more Janumet details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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Light green oval pill with 80 on one side and no markings on the other ## Based on the description provided, I've identified your oval light green pill marked with "80" on one side to be Janumet XR, containing: Sitagliptin 50mg + Metformin 1,000mg. Manufacturer: Merck & Co., Inc. This combination medication is an oral anti-diabetic drug used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used by patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). I hope this helps!

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I can/T swallow the pill Janumet 50/1000 can this be crushed safely. ## As long as you don't have the time released formulation, which is called Janumet XR, then yes, you can crush or cut the pill to make it easier to swallow. Learn more Janumet details here. It is not safe to do so with the time released Janumet XR, because it may cause you to get too much of the medication, at once. Are there any other questions or comments? ## thank you for your answer, this will help a great deal

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I take janumet 50mg/500mg and glycomet gp1 daily.today my FBS & PP were notice at 253 & 323 respectively.kindly advise me whether it is safe to take janumet 50mg/500mg with glycomet gp1 so please advise me the exact dose required for the treatment. My weight is 78 kg height 5.10 ich.

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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I'm taking Janumet at strength 1000/50 twice a day. I have read that the company starts doing once daily tablets of this pill. Is it already on market? My doctor doesn't know anything about this. Is someone heard something? How can I received it and what strength are available.

oval with 575 on one side ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Janumet; containing a combination of Metformin (500 mg) + Sitagliptin (50 mg). It is used to treat type 2 diabetes. You can more information by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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