Why would my blood sugar go up when taking Januvia and not come down after stopping it?

My sugars were just fine before I started januvia. They never got up to 200 now Im having a hard time getting them down even to the 150's. No infections either.

I am having the exact same problem. Dr only added januvia to improve aic of 7.2. Readings were normally good. Now 1 week off januvia and horrible not sure met is working now. Wants me to try victoza which is the same class of drug. So very reluctant. Help!

I quit taking the januvia and its taken awhile but my A1c is starting to go down a little. I just take metformin and actos again they are working much better for me.

Thanks so much I stopped it a week ago but the metformin is not working as before I added the januvia. I was on januvia a month. I could tell it was making things worse quickly and stopped. I feel it has caused more harm. How long after you stopprd januvia did you see any improvement?

Actually I had to have my dosage higher of metformin after the januvia. Its been 3 months and its just starting to get better. Hopefully yours will go down soon. I drink only water and cheese helps my sugar go down if its high.

This is horrible... I wonder how common this is with using a new drug, this drug. Well, I appreciate you help and will hope for the best. Thanks for the cheese tip.

You're very welcome. I don't know how common it is that people have this reaction. I really hope not very often. Take care.

How long were you on Januvia if I may ask?
I am reading where there has occurred quit often for others as well.
Very concerning? Januvia definitely "changed" something... I am hoping I can "change" it back. Thanks

I took it for about 3 weeks. I also think it did something to mess up my system. But its now after 2 months starting to get better.

Thanks. I took it just shy of a month. 3 weeks off and finally reading are behaving as before. Also had to increase metformin. Hopefully I am back on track. Sure learned a good lesson about adding and changing meds from this. Good luck to you!

I am 57, I have been on Januvia for about 5 months and it is not helping at all. My sugar is typically 175 on this drug and I eat health and drink 64oz of water a day. I am going to ask my doctor for another solution.