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Janumet is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, studies on Janumet and pregnancy showed that the drug did not cause any problems when it was given to pregnant animals.
The Janumet dosage that your doctor prescribes will depend on your existing metformin or sitagliptin dosage. This eMedTV article explains in more detail how Janumet dosing works and provides tips on when and how to take the medication.
Cimetidine, niacin, and certain decongestants may potentially cause Janumet drug interactions. This eMedTV page explains what other drugs may interact with Janumet and describes the side effects that may occur as a result of mixing the medicines.
While effects can vary, people who take too much Janumet often develop low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. This eMedTV article lists possible symptoms of a Janumet overdose and explains the treatment options that are available.
Some of the most commonly reported Janumet side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. This eMedTV segment also lists serious side effects of the drug that may require medical attention, such as symptoms of low or high blood sugar.
Janumet is a medication that is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. This page of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works to control blood sugar levels and discusses both Janumet uses in children and off-label uses of the drug.
Janumet Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV Web page offers important Janumet warnings and precautions, including possible side effects that may occur during treatment and people who should not take it. For example, you should not take Janumet if you have kidney disease.
This eMedTV segment explains that Januvia can be prescribed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. Januvia works by lowering blood sugar levels and comes in three strengths. Januvea is a common misspelling of Januvia.
Januvia is a prescription medicine that can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Januvia works, identifies some potential side effects of the drug, and lists tips on how to take the medicine.
DiaBeta, Amaryl, and Glucophage are a few examples of drugs that may be used as alternatives to Januvia. This eMedTV Web page describes some Januvia alternatives, including certain lifestyle changes and insulin and other injectable drugs.
As this eMedTV page explains, low and high blood sugar levels are possible effects of Januvia. Blood sugar levels that are too high or low can cause serious or life-threatening complications. This page also lists symptoms of high and low blood sugar.
It is generally considered safe to take Januvia during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment explores Januvia and pregnancy, explaining how the FDA categorizes Januvia as a pregnancy Category B medication and describing the results of animal studies.
This eMedTV resource discusses Januvia and weight loss, explaining that the drug does not usually appear to have an effect on weight. This page also explains why Januvia might be a good choice for people who are overweight and have type 2 diabetes.
For most people with type 2 diabetes, the recommended Januvia dosage is 100 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource discusses factors that affect Januvia dosing. For example, people with kidney problems need a smaller dose of Januvia.
In the case of Januvia, drug interactions may occur when the medicine is taken with digoxin. This eMedTV article explains that there are no other known drug interactions with Januvia; however, it's possible that other drugs may interact with Januvia.
It is possible to overdose on Januvia; however, such overdoses are rare.