Sitagliptin is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV page discusses some potential side effects of sitagliptin, including nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea. This page also outlines some of the more serious side effects of the drug that need to be reported to your healthcare provider.
What is sitagliptin used for? It is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar. This eMedTV page explains how sitagliptin increases insulin production and decreases sugar production and also discusses giving the drug to children.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended dose when starting sitagliptin is usually 100 mg daily. This resource also highlights some dosing guidelines your healthcare provider will follow to determine your exact sitagliptin dosage.
Drug interactions with sitagliptin are primarily limited to digoxin at this time. As this eMedTV Web page explains, when these two medications are combined, it can increase the level of digoxin in your blood.
This eMedTV page describes some precautions and warnings for sitagliptin, such as the potential for allergic reactions, drug interactions, and the risk of taking the drug when breastfeeding. This page also lists those who should avoid the medication.
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