Janumet is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the medicine works to control blood sugar, describes the effects, and offers tips for when and how to take it.
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.
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.
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.
While Janumet is not likely to cause low blood sugar, it may cause high blood sugar. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Janumet and blood sugar levels, and includes a list of possible symptoms of low and high blood sugar.
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.
Researchers are not sure whether Janumet is passed through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV article describes the animal studies that have been conducted on Janumet and breastfeeding, and discusses use of the drug in breastfeeding women.
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.
At this point, Janumet is not available in generic form. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, generic Janumet is expected to become available in February 2019 (at the earliest), when the first patent for the diabetes medication expires.
Janumet alternatives may include lifestyle changes or other diabetes medications (both oral and injectable). This eMedTV page explains the importance of including lifestyle changes in diabetes treatment and lists various substitutes for Janumet.
