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In short, Januvia is used to treat type 2 Diabetes.

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What is Januvia for?

In short, Januvia is used to treat type 2 Diabetes.


Is there a generic equivalent for Januvia?

generic substitute for januvia


Do yoU have a saving card for januvia?

no


What is an alternative to metformin?

Try Januvia


Does grapefruit interfere with januvia?

yes


What medications start with letter j?

Januvia is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It begins with the letter J.


What medication starts with the letter j?

Januvia treats type 2 diabetes. Juxtapid is a cholesterol lowering medication.


What is the diff between metformin 500 and Janumet 500?

janumet is a combination of metformin and januvia in one tablet. metformin and janumet both treat diabetes.


Would taking Sitagliptin tablets cause shortness of breath?

Sitagliptin (Januvia) can cause upper respiratory tract infection and allergic reactions. Isolated shortness of breath is not a reported side effect. The best bet is to contact your doctor immediately.


What are some drugs that begin with the letter j?

* Jadelle (Levonorgestrel) * Janumet (Sitagliptin Metformin HCL) * Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) * Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine Inactivated (Je-Vax) * Je-Vax (Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine Inactivated) ---- If youre asking becurse someone told you that they were having a "J" then they ment joint.. ----


i'm not a diabetic, last dr visit glucose was 118, is this normal i have cut back on carbs, will this help my glucose?

i"m not a diabetic, last dr visit my glucose was 118, dr rx januvia, i have cut back on carbs, will this help my glucose levels? dr explained to me, do not fill rx after taking all samples of drug.


Have you captured trends on what kind of switchovers are happening from the more conventional meds like mitformin?

IUPAC Name - N, N Dimethylimidodicarbonimidicdiamide1) Metformin originally sold as Glucophase - it is an oral ant diabetic drug in the biguanide class.2) Metformin is first line drug of choice for the treatment of type-2 diabetes.3) Metformin is the only ant diabetic drug that has been conclusively shown to prevent the cardiovascular complication of diabetes. It helps to reduce LDL (low density lipoprotein) and triglyceride level and not associated with weight gain.I observe that most of the doctor advice their patient not to use metformin because of its side effect and limitation.Following points will illustrate the cause of switchover from metformin:a) The most common adverse effect of metformin is gastrointestinal upset including diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting.b) The most serious potential side effect of metformin use in lactic acidosis.c) Metformin has also been reported to decrease the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone and in men testosterone.d) Long term use of metformin has been associated with increased homocysteine level and malabsorption of vitamin B12.e) Metformin always use to take after meal.f) Metformin is used with a proper diet and excersise program and possibly with other medication to control high blood sugar.g) Doctors advice their patient not to chew the tablet only swallow the whole pill.In the market there are number of drug which can replace metformin for exampleGalvus, januvia, onglyza they also have some side effect but they come with some advantageThis let the patient to switchover from metformin to other drug.a) Galvus, Januvia, Onglyza can be use before or after the meal.b) These drugs are not recommended with proper excersise and diet program.c) Doctor advice to take Galvus, Januvia, Onglyza in combination with metformin.