Januvia Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Januvia may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Januvia - for the Consumer

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All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Januvia:

Headache; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; upper respiratory infection.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); fever or chills; red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin.

Januvia Side Effects - for the Professional

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Adverse reactions reported in ≥5% of patients treated with Januvia and more commonly than in patients treated with placebo are: upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis and headache. Hypoglycemia was also reported more commonly in patients treated with the combination of Januvia and sulfonylurea, with or without metformin, than in patients given the combination of placebo and sulfonylurea, with or without metformin. (6.1)

Side Effects by Body System

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypoglycemia.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included anaphylaxis, angioedema, and exfoliative skin conditions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

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