No, Januvia is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Januvia.

Januvia (sitagliptin) can now be used at a lower dose in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

Januvia only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Januvia as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.

Januvia is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Januvia may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Januvia can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Januvia. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.

Effectiveness. Januvia has been found to be effective (work well) in people with type 2 diabetes. In a clinical study, 229 people took Januvia for 24 weeks. These people hadnt taken any diabetes drug for seven weeks.

You can take it in the morning or evening, but its best to get into a routine of taking it at the same time each day. Januvia is used in adult patients living with type 2 diabetes, in addition to diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar control. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Januvia at the same time.

Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Januvia. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Januvia. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Januvia, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.

Yes, it is safe to take Januvia for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Januvia as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Januvia only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.

Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Januvia. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.

For many people, Januvia (sitagliptin) is unaffordable. The average retail price for a 30-day supply is around $500.

Januvia, a once-daily pill for type 2 diabetes (a DPP-4 inhibitor), has a new warning label for increased risk of heart failure. Though a recent outcome study showed clearly that Januvia is no riskier for the heart, the FDA seems to be taking a conservative approach based on other studies of similar drugs.

Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.

Eligible patients may be able to receive a free trial offer of Januvia through the manufacturers Januvia patient assistance program. Contact Mercks Patient Assistance Program to learn more about its special offers and eligibility requirements.

No, Januvia is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.

Metformin and Januvia, a DPP-4 inhibitor, target different areas of the body: metformin decreases glucose production by the liver and Januvia increases insulin secretion by the pancreas, both acting in different ways against hyperglycemia. Weve heard from doctors that the drugs work better together.

Januvia (sitagliptin) does not have an effect on how often you urinate like other medications, such as diuretics (water pill). If you have diabetes, you should always talk to your provider if you notice you need to urinate more often; this can be a sign of high blood sugar.

The effect of Januvia (generic name: sitagliptin) on your blood sugar levels may begin quickly, within the first 1 to 2 weeks. You may start to see your blood sugar drop after just a few doses. However, Januvia is a drug used over the long-term for type 2 diabetes.