Januvia Helps Treat the Following Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is caused by problems related to the metabolization of sugar. Type 2 diabetes usually starts in adulthood and manifests as a resistance to – or inability to produce – insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels.

Symptoms can be managed with a combination of medication, diet, and exercise. Patients should follow a strict treatment regime to prevent long-term complications like heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage, skin conditions, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Generic Alternative to Januvia

Januvia contains the active ingredient sitagliptin. Sitagliptin increases levels of incretins, a group of metabolic hormones naturally produced by the body immediately after eating. Incretins stimulate the release of insulin and decrease the amount of sugar produced by the liver.

Generic Januvia Alternative

Generic alternatives to Januvia are not yet available on this website.

General Drug Information

What is Januvia and What Is It Used For?

Along with proper diet and exercise, Januvia is used to control high blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patients. Januvia is sometimes prescribed together with other drugs.

Diabetic patients should control high blood sugar levels to prevent a number of complications, like kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Controlling high blood sugar also reduces a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke.

Usage and Application

If you plan on sourcing Januvia (or its generic alternative online), read the medication guide prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Before starting Januvia treatment, discuss the full list of prescription medications and supplements you are taking with your doctor.

Januvia is usually prescribed once a day, with or without food. Dosage depends on the patient’s medical condition, response to treatment, and their kidney function.

Januvia should be taken regularly in order for patients to experience the greatest benefit. To help patients remember, Januvia should be taken at the same time each day.

Follow precisely your medication treatment plan, as well as your prescribed meal plan and exercise program. Check blood sugar levels regularly, keep a record of the results, and inform your doctor if they are too high or too low. This is likely a sign that your medication dosage must be adjusted by your physician.

Considerations Before Taking Januvia

Patients who shop for Januvia online may encounter the medicine under its generic name: sitagliptin.

Before starting treatment, discuss the possibility of allergic reactions to Januvia, as well as your medical history. Tell your doctor about any problems with kidney disease, heart failure, gallstones, or pancreatitis.

Low or high blood sugar symptoms include blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness. Patients should not drive, use machinery, or perform activities which require alertness until they are certain they can perform them safely.

Alcohol increases the risk of developing low blood sugar and should be limited while patients are taking Januvia.

Patients may find it harder to control blood sugar levels when their body is under physical stress (e.g. when experiencing fever, infection, injury, surgical procedures). Patients who experience physical stress should consult their doctor about changes to their treatment plan, medication, or blood sugar testing protocol.

Before surgery or dental procedures, patients should inform their doctor or dentist about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products they use.

Pregnancy may cause or worsen diabetes. Pregnant women should only use Januvia when clearly needed. Female patients should discuss the risks and benefits regarding different treatments (e.g. dietary changes, exercise, insulin, other medications). Women and their doctors should agree on a plan to manage blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

It is unknown whether Januvia passes into breast milk. All new mothers should consult their doctor before breastfeeding.

Delayed and Omitted Doses

Patients who miss a dose of Januvia should take it as soon as they remember. If this happens near the time for the next dose, patients should skip the missed dose and proceed as usual. Patients should not double their dose to catch up.

Other Medications and Januvia

Drug interactions may change the way Januvia or its generic alternative work, increasing the risk of side effects. Before starting treatment, patients should inform their doctor of all the medications and supplements they are taking. Do not change your dose or stop taking Januvia unless directed to do so by your physician.

Some beta blocker medications may mask the fast or pounding heartbeat which indicates low blood sugar. However, the patient will still feel other hypoglycemia symptoms – dizziness, hunger, and sweating. Patients should be aware of these effects if they use blood pressure drugs like metoprolol and propranolol, or glaucoma eye drops such as timolol.

A large number of medicines can increase or decrease blood sugar levels. Diabetic patients should discuss possible side effects with their doctor before starting any new treatments or switching from Januvia to other diabetes medications.

This document does not contain an exhaustive list of all possible interactions. Speak with your physician before sourcing Januvia or any of its generic alternative online.

Adverse Reactions

A patient’s doctor has prescribed Januvia after determining that the benefits of treatment are greater than the risks. Many patients who use Januvia do not experience serious side effects.

Januvia alone does not cause low blood sugar. However, patients may experience episodes of low blood sugar if Januvia is taken with other diabetes drugs. Such patients may need to have the dose of their diabetes medications adjusted.

Patients should familiarize themselves with the symptoms of low blood sugar: sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, and tingling hands and/or feet. Glucose tablets or gel can be used in the event of low blood sugar. Table sugar, honey, candy, fruit juice, or non-diet soda can also help. Patients should inform their doctor about significant drops in blood sugar levels.

Patients who drink large amounts of alcohol, perform an unusually heavy exercise, or fail to consume enough calories are more likely to experience low blood sugar. Keep a consistent meal schedule. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about what to do if you miss a meal.

Patients should inform their doctor in the event of high blood sugar. Symptoms include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, and fruity breath odor. Patients who experience these symptoms may need to have their diabetes medication adjusted.

Serious side effects include joint pain and heart failure, manifesting in symptoms like shortness of breath, unusual tiredness, unusual or sudden weight gain, and swelling of the ankles and/or feet. Unusual skin blisters and changes in urine production are also possible.

Immediate medical attention is necessary in the event of pancreatitis symptoms: persistent nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, severe stomach pain, and severe back pain.

Serious allergic reactions to Januvia are rare, yet patients should be aware of allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, and swelling (throat/tongue), severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. For a full list, consult your physician or pharmacist.

How to Store Januvia

Januvia should be stored at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.

Unwanted medication should be disposed of properly and should never be poured down drains or flushed down the toilet. Patients should consult a pharmacist or their local waste disposal company to find out more about safe disposal methods.

Januvia Coupon

Although Januvia coupons are available with other online pharmacies, customers will find that UDS prices are often much lower.