Januvia Information

Januvia is for patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent). This preparation may also be combined with other diabetes medications, but it should not be used for treating type 1 diabetes. Your health care specialist may also prescribe this medicine for other health states.

Januvia has to be taken orally, with or without food. Strictly follow the instructions of your health care specialist.

Januvia Safety Information

In case of missing a dose of Januvia, take it as soon as you remember to do so. However, if it's about time to take your next dose, skip the missed one and follow your regular schedule. Thus take the next dose when it's time for it. Never take a double dose at once. Do not exceed the dosage. In case of overdose seek the medical care immediately!

Keep Januvia safe from heat, moisture, and light. Store this product at room temperature. Keep this product out of the reach of children. Keep safe from pets.

You should not be treating with Sitagliptin if you have an allergy to Sitagliptin, or in case you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (ask your doctor about the treatment with insulin).

Make sure to inform your health care provider in case you have kidney disease, or allergy to any medicine!

This medicine is just a part of the therapy, which also may include exercising program, diet, and other medications.

Consult with your health care specialist before the start of the therapy if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor also if you have plans for the pregnancy. Januvia is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. It is not known whether Januvia passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should discuss all the risks and benefits with your health care specialist. Do not use Januvia without having consulted with your health care provider!

Children under 18 should not be treated with Januvia.

You should have regular blood and kidney function tests in order to monitor your progress. Visit your doctor regularly.

You may need a dose adjustment if you become sick or injured, if you have an infection, or if you have any type of surgery. Your health care provider may also recommend you to stop taking Sitagliptin.

Januvia Side Effects

You should immediately contact a doctor in case you notice any signs of the following side effects: fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; allergy (hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat).

Inform your doctor if you experience nausea; runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; stomach pain; diarrhea; or headache.

Consult with your health care specialist if you notice any disturbing side effects.

Inform your health care provider if you take any other medications (even non-prescription!), herbal products, vitamins, minerals, or any supplements as they may interact with this therapy! Never start or stop any treatment without the approval of your health care provider! In particular, tell your doctor if you use any other drugs that can potentially lower blood sugar (e.g., sulfa drugs (Bactrim and others); probenecid (Benemid); beta-blockers (Tenormin and others); aspirin or other salicylates (including Pepto-Bismol); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Inform your health care specialist if you use digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin). Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take!