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Is Januvia bad for your kidneys?

Joe Ford

Is Januvia bad for your kidneys?

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

What drug can replace Januvia?

Alternatives to Januvia

  • linagliptin (Tradjenta)
  • metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Glumetza)
  • empagliflozin (Jardiance)
  • canagliflozin (Invokana)
  • saxagliptin (Onglyza)
  • alogliptin (Nesina)
  • glipizide (Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL)
  • sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride (Janumet)

What drugs interact with Januvia?

Most frequently checked interactions

  • amlodipine.
  • aspirin.
  • Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
  • atorvastatin.
  • carvedilol.
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin)
  • furosemide.
  • gabapentin.

Should I take Januvia at night?

You can take Januvia in the morning or at night, but it’s best to get into a routine of taking it at the same time each day. Januvia can be taken with or without food. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

Is januvia a safe drug?

FDA Warnings and Post-Market Safety Studies The most serious side effects associated with Januvia and Janumet are acute pancreatitis and severe joint pain. In 2009, the FDA received 88 reports of acute pancreatitis linked to Januvia and Janumet — some of which were fatal.

Does Januvia make you lose weight?

The patients who took Januvia lost an average of 4 pounds (1.9 kilograms). The 1,200 study participants were also taking one or two standard diabetes medicines. Novo Nordisk, a leader in diabetes care, has also been testing the drug separately for weight loss alone.

Does Januvia make you gain weight?

Januvia (sitagliptin) is a type 2 diabetes medicine that can help you lower your blood sugar and reach your target goals, when used with diet and exercise. In studies it has not been shown to lead to weight gain when used alone or with metformin. Januvia is not approved to be used for weight loss.

How much does Januvia lower A1C?

JANUVIA lowered A1C an average of 0.7%, from 8% at start.

How can I lower A1C quickly?

Since exercise prompts your muscles to take up sugar from your bloodstream, it helps your blood sugar levels drop more quickly after you eat a meal. As you make exercise a regular habit, you’ll see a downward trend in your A1c numbers. Never miss your meds. You can reliably lower your A1c through diet and exercise.