Is Januvia good for diabetes?

How does JANUVIA work? Take a look. JANUVIA is a once-daily pill. Along with diet and exercise, it helps significantly lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Which medicine is better metformin or Januvia?

Summary. Januvia and metformin are both effective drugs that are used to help manage blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Although both drugs can cause serious side effects, there are fewer side effects associated with Januvia and the drug is better tolerated than metformin.

Can you take metformin and Januvia at the same time?

No interactions were found between Januvia and metformin. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.

Who should not take Januvia?

Who should not take JANUVIA?

• low blood sugar.
• acute inflammation of the pancreas.
• chronic inflammation of the pancreas.
• chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
• chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
• chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
• kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function.

Is Januvia a controlled substance?

Januvia is used in the treatment of diabetes, type 2 and belongs to the drug class dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Januvia 100 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

How does Januvia work in diabetes management?

Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for management of type 2 diabetes. Januvia works to lower blood glucose levels by blocking an enzyme known as dipeptidyl peptidase IV, or DPP-4 .

Does Januvia cause stomach problems?

Side effects that may occur with Januvia include: runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, back pain, joint or muscle pain, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation.

Can you take insulin and Januvia together?

JANUVIA, by itself, is not likely to cause hypoglycemia because it works less when your blood sugar is low. When taken with another medication such as a sulfonylurea or insulin, your dose may need to be lowered. JANUVIA, along with diet and exercise, is proven to lower blood sugar (A1C).