Januvia Forums

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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Please help me identify a round pink pill with imprint 221. ## It's Januvia, I'm looking at my prescription right now. It helps to treat type 2 diabetes and control blood sugar. ## jules7373 is correct, the pill you described is Januvia 25 mg (NDC 0006-0221): Inactive ingredients: - Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous - Croscarmellose Sodium - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polyethylene Glycols - Polyvinyl Alcohol - Ferric Oxide Red - Sodium Stearyl Fumarate - Talc - Titanium Dioxide - Ferric Oxide Yellow

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Sir I'm an ocd patient and used to use fludac 60 mg once daily and nexito forte night . im also a diabetic patient using januvia 100 mg and metformin 500 mg twice a day. Suddenly 2 days back had vomitings and indigestion so stopped all medication. Feeling now very weak and cold chills shivering and sweating. Now my psychiatrist is suggesting to take nexito forte 2 tablets and he says everything will be alright. Should I use or wait and see please reply. he asked me to stop fludac and start nexito forte. I have fear of using these medicines as it may create more side effect ## nexito plus tablet many time in a day ## Please see the difference videos on u tube by dr Gyanendra Jha psycotrist

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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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This is a round orange or peach colored pill with 277 on one side ## Hi Rex, I believe I located your pill to be Januvia (100 mg); which is an oral antihyperglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class. NOTE: This pill is identified as brown and not peach. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below: Learn More: Januvia Details If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I believe that this is an older generic drug used for ADHD. No other markings other than 277 & is peach colored. ## The pill has a divide make in the middle. above it is an MP

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I started taking Januvia together with metformin. After a few days i started getting a burning sensation in my arms. After taking januvia for about 20 days I went back to my doctor and she removed the januvia but I still get a burning sensation. Is the januvia still in my system and how long before it goes out? ## Hello, Meg! How are you doing? Do you still have the burning sensation? What are your normal blood sugar levels? The burning sensation could be due to nerve damage, from the diabetes, rather than a medication side effect. ## I'm from Sri Lanka and I want to use "m 21 Diabetes medicine". How can I get it? How much does it cost? Do any pharmacies carry it in Sri Lanka?

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diabetic pill ## Did you possibly mean Januvia? It contains the active ingredient Sitagliptin and used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, diarrhea, and hypoglycemia.

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I have a friend who takes Januvia and it is difficult for him to afford. Is there a generic for this pill or does your company provide some assistance in the way of payment for people who can not afford it? ## Hi Patricia - Merck (the manufacturer) offers a patient assistance program for this medication. More details are on their web site at - best wishes and please let me know how it goes... ## my doctor prescribed januvia for me but i couldn't afford it it cost too much for me since i have to take for life I really need help! ## the januvia is very high price ## need help with medicine ## Think Januvia is expensive try Beyetta its $480 a month ## How do I apply??? I take januvia the price is just to high I can't afford it.... ## Went to website, no assistance is offered for th...

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Sitagliptin phosphate 100 mg tab by MSG Pharma. ## My husband is on Januvia 100mg. for 5 weeks now and his dugar level has gone up to 335. Before he started taking it he was 219. I know this is not normal. Has this happened to anyone else. Thank you for your feedback. ## Januvia contains the active ingredient Sitagliptin, this is used to help lower blood sugar. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, headache, dry mouth and cold-like symptoms. You can read more about this medication here: As to his blood sugar being higher, there is a possibility that he may need a dosage adjustment or this medication may not work for him. Have you consulted with his doctor about this? ## since my blood sugar goes very high while sleeping.would it be better taking my januvia at dinner ...

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Tb XIGDUO twice daily or alternatively FORXIGA 5mg twice + CARBOPHAGE 1000mg )twice. Also JANUVIA 100 mg once daily. which will avoid causing weight gain and help loose weight. Again for BP the tablet recommended is Natrilam 5 mg 2 tabs a day. Also ZEROFAT A for weight reduction. Height is 6 ft whilst weight is 145 kg. These things have been detected off-late at an early age 38 yrs. Just worried hope these combinations do not have any side effects in the long run. Off-late the XIGDUO and JANUVIA have been recommended. Kindly advise hope these medicines do not have any major side effects in the long run. ## agula ki madicine ar nam plz aktu bolben r apnader phone number dilay aktu balo hoto

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My mother is 60 yrs old. She has been prescribed zoryl mv 2 and januvia 100. Is it safe to take these together? ## Hello, Sam! How is your mother? If her blood sugar needs to be under better control, she should take the medication as prescribed by her doctor. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, flatulence, and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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).

I have been type 2, for 10 years, 3 years ago I was put on Sitagliptin, then last year on Invokana, lost weight and also lowered sugar numbers, then instead of using diet and excercise I just used the tabets to keep sugars down, then sugars went to 8.7 HBAC1, was put on Victoza and both medications stopped, in last 3 months, my sugars on Victoza sky rocketed to 11.9 HBAC1. After a massive argument with the GP, I asked to be put back in Januvia and Invokana, my sugars over the last months have been in their 15 to 20, I took one tabet of each yesterday, and my number are in single figures, I have vowed to keep drinking more, do my excercises and also now go on a low carb diet, I am grateful for these new medications, without which my sugars was out of control, and my next option was Insulin

I am taking this, just started with Januvia 100mg and Xidgduo 10/mg1000mg. Can these both be taken at the same time? I cannot remember what he told me. I think he said take them both cause I was taking Farxiga 10mg and Janumet 500/1000mg. Is this the same thing with these new pills? ## Hello, Frank! How are you? If they were prescribed to replace the others, then I would think they are meant to be taken together, but only your doctor can give you a definitive answer. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain, and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I don't know why the pill did not dissolve. I picked it up just to make sure, with a glove on of course. No wonder my sugar was high every morning. I took this medication at night. But not only 1 pill, I took 3. Before that I was bloated and had diarrhea that morning, but when I passed the stool I felt relieved n felt good. I stopped and found that my sugar levels were fine in the morning and my blood sugar is ok. ## What you are seeing in your stool is just the shell of the pill. Some components of this medication are not meant to be digested or dissolved by your body, instead they are part of a mechanism to help control how much of the medication you receive in your body, at once. If you stopped taking it abruptly, you need to inform your doctor and discuss the issue with them, as...

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would like to know if anyone that uses januvia has had a problem with it passing thru their system without dissloving? I have been experencing this since I've been taking it and all my dr. says it to take it at a different time of day which doesn't help ## Hello, Cherie! How are you? The outer shell won't dissolve, but the medication is still being released and used by your body. Many medications use a shell to help control the release of the medication and help prevent stomach damage and then that shell is just expelled by your body as waste. The FDA lists this as an oral antidiabetic medication and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank...

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This pill ispink round 277 want to know for what is it. ## Hello, Annie! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Merck & Company and they list it as being a 100mg Januvia tablet, which is used to help treat diabetes. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, anxiety, blurred vision, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does anyone experience a burning sensation? I'very been on Januvia for 5-6 months. ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. What type of burning sensation are you experiencing? In what part(s) of your body? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including blurred vision, nausea, headache, nightmares and hypoglycemia. ## I burn all over my body from head to toe.

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Taking Januvia for years. Developed severe itching my dermatologist said stop taking it. How long till itching stops. ## If you were on it for that long, it may take a month or so, for the side effects to fully wear off and for your body to settle down and return to normal. Since it is used to treat diabetes, have you replaced it with anything else? You can't just stop a medication like this, since you still need to control your blood sugar. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and hypoglycemia.

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Sir I'm an ocd patient and used to use fludac 60 mg once daily and nexito forte night . im also a diabetic patient using januvia 100 mg and metformin 500 mg twice a day. Suddenly 2 days back had vomitings and indigestion so stopped all medication. Feeling now very weak and cold chills shivering and sweating. Now my psychiatrist is suggesting to take nexito forte 2 tablets and he says everything will be alright. Should I use or wait and see please reply. he asked me to stop fludac and start nexito forte. I have fear of using these medicines as it may create more side effect