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11/16/09 12:04 PM

"I've been reading some bad things about the combo pill Janumet lately. Any of them true??"
Asked By: gidgie  
Category: Oral Medications

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I was diagnosed type 2 7/2006. I'm a 49 yr. old woman. 5'10" tall, 140 lbs. I take Janumet & Glipizide twice daily. I recently took myself off the Janumet due to the great expense and the bad things I'm hearing. I'm still taking the Glipizide twice daily. My numbers are the best they've been in months, with out the Janumet! I have a Dr. appt. in a few weeks. You can bet I'll be discussing this with my Doc.

Expert Answers (1)

11/20/09 11:19 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Janumet is a combination oral diabetes medicine to treat type 2 diabetes: Januvia and metformin.

Since your blood glucose (sugar) levels have improved without the Janumet, perhaps you did not need it in the first place. Glad to hear that you will be visiting with your doctor soon. He or she can review your treatment plan and determine what medication adjustments might be required.

In September 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants the maker of the Januvia and Janumet to change the prescribing information to note reports of acute pancreatitis, a potentially life-threatening pancreas problem.

People taking these medicines should pay close attention for any signs or symptoms of pancreatitis, such as nausea, vomiting, not eating, and persistent severe abdominal pain, which may radiate to the back.

Click here to read about the possible complications associated with taking Janumet!

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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