Januvia (sitagliptin) basics Powered by Lowers your blood sugar. Januvia (sitagliptin) is a good add-on treatment if your blood sugars are not controlled and you don't want to use an injectable medicine.

What to expect when starting Here's when people typically experience benefits as well as some possible side effects. Your experience may be different.

Hours Days Weeks Months Long term Januvia (sitagliptin) Drug effectiveness

Possible side effects† Hours Days Weeks Months Long term Stomach problems

Common cold symptoms

Low blood sugar

Headache

Joint pain

† Data on frequency of side effects is not available.

Tips from pharmacists Take once a day in the morning with or without food. Can cause headache and cold-like symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe stomach pain, , and/or vomiting. These are symptoms of . Tell your doctor right away if you are experiencing severe joint pain. Check your blood sugar regularly to check for low blood sugar.

Risks and warnings Contact your doctor if you experience any of these.

Death from inflammation of the pancreas Serious allergic reactions damage (pancreatitis) Januvia (sitagliptin) can cause a serious Januvia (sitagliptin) can worsen kidney Januvia (sitagliptin) can cause a sudden allergic reactions like skin rash, fever, problems. Your doctor may check your inflammation of the pancreas. This can be swelling and trouble breathing. While this is kidney function before and during treatment. life-threatening if not treated. Let your doctor rare, it is a life-threatening emergency. Get Your doctor may have to adjust the dose or know about any stomach pain, nausea, medical help right away. stop this medicine based on changes in vomiting, or loss of appetite that doesn't go kidney function. away.

This information relates to Januvia prescribed for Type 2 . This should not be taken as medical advice or guidance on your prescription, and is not a substitute for a health care provider's judgment. Any decision about the treatment or the reliability of information is the sole responsibility of your health care provider.

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