Januvia Dosing

For most people taking Januvia, dosing guidelines call for taking 100 mg of the drug once daily; however, your dose may be lower if you have kidney problems. Other factors that may affect the Januvia dose that your doctor recommends include such things as how well your diabetes is controlled and other medical conditions you may have.

 

Januvia Dosing: An Introduction

The dose of Januvia® (sitagliptin) your healthcare provider prescribes will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • How well your diabetes is controlled
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Januvia Dosage for Type 2 Diabetes

For most people, the Januvia dose for type 2 diabetes is Januvia 100 mg once daily. However, because Januvia is cleared from the body by the kidneys, people with kidney problems will need lower doses. Before you start Januvia, your healthcare provider should check your kidney function (using a blood test).
 

General Januvia Dosing Information

Some considerations for people taking Januvia include the following:
 
 
  • Januvia comes in tablet form. It should be taken by mouth once a day.
     
  • You may take Januvia with or without food. If Januvia bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Take Januvia at the same time each day. This will help to maintain an even level of the diabetes medication in your blood.
     
  • If you do not take your Januvia as scheduled, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of Januvia.
     
  • For Januvia to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Januvia will not work if you take it differently than how your healthcare provider prescribed it.
     
If you are unsure about anything related to Januvia or your Januvia dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Januvia without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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