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.
Some of the most common side effects of Januvia include nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment describes Januvia side effects, including some that may be serious, such as those involving high or low blood sugar.
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.
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.
This eMedTV page discusses how Januvia can lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and can reduce the risks associated with long-term high blood sugar. This page also explains that there are no universally accepted off-label Januvia uses.
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.
This eMedTV resource discusses Januvia warnings and precautions, including those relating to kidney problems, allergic reactions, and effects of possible drug interactions. This article also lists situations in which you should not take Januvia.
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.
It is possible to overdose on Januvia; however, such overdoses are rare. This eMedTV Web page explains that taking too much Januvia may cause changes in heart rhythms. This page also outlines some treatment options for a Januvia overdose.
There is no approved generic Januvia licensed for sale. This segment from the eMedTV Web site explains why there are no generic versions of Januvia on the market. This Web page also discusses when generic Januvia may be available.
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.
