Tradjenta User Reviews & Ratings

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I’ve been on Tradjenta for three weeks. I was on it before but stopped due to side effects. A new doctor insists it has no side effects and is easy to take. I disagree. My anxiety has gone through the roof with frequent anxiety attacks. I get so dizzy, I fall, often. I’m hungry all the time. I was losing about a pound and a half a week. Now I’m gaining again. My blood pressure has gone from 89-90 on top to 166 today. I thought the joint and back pain was from sleeping funny. This med needs to be stopped. I talk to her tomorrow. Praying she stops it. Oh, and my numbers are as high as ever in spite of eating better."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Tradjenta for three days. Severe headache, stomach pain, joint and muscle pain, depression! Stay away from this drug, it is very toxic. I am still having issues from it five months after I stopped taking it. It causes nightmares also. It is a horrible drug that I can't imagine how it was ever approved for distribution."

• Chi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 14, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on metformin for type 2 diabetes, and the doctor then added Tradjenta. Since February 2017, I have recorded my blood levels first using metformin. I was averaging about 150 before breakfast and about 130 after breakfast, and cutting back on carbs. I started taking Tradjenta on July 20, 2020. My recording showed no significant decrease in my sugar levels. I stopped taking Tradjenta in October 2020. My average was about the same, plus or minus either way between 2 and 4 levels. I didn't experience any side effects other than sleepiness, but I think that was the metformin. I honestly don't think metformin or Tradjenta really help. When the pharmaceutical companies that make Tradjenta put that the use of the drug may help, that should raise questions. Especially when pharmaceutical companies are charging $400 for 30 pills and I pay $40.00 through insurance. This Tradjenta will probably make it to the lawsuit arena. Thanks for listening, God bless!"

• Cho...
• April 28, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Tradjenta for 2 months. Recently, as this time passed, I have been waking up short of breath with lots of muscle pain, back pain, stomach pain, headaches, and nosebleeds. I have been freaking miserable. I literally took my last dose before I wrote this. I am glad I did research. I knew it was something different I was taking. Glad I read these reviews, done with this rubbish."

• Dem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been taking Tradjenta for over a month and feel fatigued throughout the day - absolutely no energy. My blood sugar levels are higher than ever. Just last night, my number was 317! In the mornings, it hovers around the 200 level. I'm in a panic, and I'm going to ask my doctor to give me another medication. I also feel lightheaded at times, but I also suffer with sinusitis - I don't know if it's the sinuses or the Tradjenta, but I'm sharing that to help others if they have the same symptoms."

• 129...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Tradjenta for 90 days. I have gained 13 pounds, my daily fasting numbers are up by 20 points, my joints and back ache regularly, I have diarrhea several times a day and I have no energy. Today, I called my doctor with all of these side effects, and he told me to stop the medication and keep track of my daily fasting blood sugar. I wish I could do it on my own, with no drugs!"

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "This broke my appetite, especially for junk food. Lost weight at 5 mg/day. Made neck skinny! Increases the potency of glipizide. I only take 2.5 mg Tradjenta and 5 mg glipizide with a pill cutter. My blood sugar is 90-100 with much decreased spikes after meals, almost as if it repaired my body's regulation. I exercise daily. Better than Metformin, I can have 1 beer now. Gas is the worst current issue (from glipizide)."

• dky...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 4, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was taking Januvia, but my insurance will no longer cover it, so I was then switched to Tradjenta. I take 5 mg Tradjenta with Metformin daily. My blood sugar is not as low or stable as it was with the Januvia, and I am having very bad muscle and joint pain, severe headaches, back pain, and weakness. I never had these symptoms previously, so it must be the Tradjenta. I never associated the problems with this medication until I read an article on it. I will be contacting my doctor regarding this medication."

• LDL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on 5 mg Tradjenta a day for about a month. My levels have gone from 130 and up to less than 120, with lower numbers in the 80's (which I NEVER had before). No side effects yet. Not sure if my insurance covers Tradjenta as my doctor gave me free samples to get started. But now that I'll be getting a prescription, my doctor gave me a 'savings card' from Tradjenta that is supposed to lower the cost to as little as $10 a month. Haven't had to use it yet, though, so I don't know exactly what I'll be paying."

• jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Tradjenta almost 6 weeks ago. I thought it was fine, but I started having bad anxiety, headaches. I'm tired all the time, and worst of all, my sugar has gotten higher! Dr. is switching me to Januvia, and I hope it helps. I can't take feeling like this. I would not recommend this drug for diabetes!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "Interesting results, which vary from day to day. I have had higher than usual blood sugar readings on some days. I have taken Tradjenta for only three weeks. I deleted almost all carbs from my diet and had better blood sugar results: 124 vs. 143 upon rising. I also eat an earlier dinner and avoid snacking after dinner. This resulted in a 124 reading in the morning. I will take it for a month and decide if I will continue."

• Bco...
• October 5, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I take metformin/glipizide, and my doctor added Tradjenta 5 mg. I took it, and within an hour I was dizzy, had a bad headache for over 12 hours, back pain, and nausea. It did lower my blood sugar a little, but these side effects were overwhelming. Not going to continue with this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have had stiff ankles, digestion problems, some vomiting, some dizziness, went to the doctor for sinus problems, didn't need medicine, but I think it is related to the Tradjenta, increased acne on face, cough, and increased sinus drainage."

• Dav...
• March 18, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "Using Tradjenta as a Byetta replacement. Byetta never lowered blood glucose but made me feel much better. Tradjenta, similar to Byetta, also gives me good energy and a non-sick feeling. No feeling of constantly having to urinate. Not sleepy after meals. Take Tradjenta with metformin and have also used insulin Apidra, but insulin doesn't seem to help me much. Only on day 5 but noticed the positive effects after day one."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Tradjenta for 5 days, and I feel really bad. Worst of all, my blood sugar is actually higher than ever. Plus, I've had several of the symptoms that others have mentioned, like a cough, dizziness, and stomach pain. But the fatigue has been the worst. I'm off this drug as of today!"

• swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "On Tradjenta after being forced off my Januvia by my insurance company. Taken for 2 days now, and it seems not to be working. Testing at about 500 two hours after meals, has yet to come down below 250. Going back to doctors in 2 weeks if there is no change."

• Gre...
• September 19, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have type 2 diabetes, and I have been taking Tradjenta for over a year. I also take Tresiba. I switched insurance and had to have a prior authorization for them. I have been off both Tradjenta and Tresiba for a week while waiting for my new insurance to approve. I realize that I no longer have joint pain or stiffness. No lower leg edema or dizziness. I don’t think this drug is the most appropriate for me. I had drug-induced (Metformin) that caused acute/chronic renal failure, so I have to be sure that the medication will not cause further kidney damage."

• Pal...
• October 21, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Tradjenta for 10 days. Daily blood checks show an increase of 40 points, up to 163, higher than I ever had before on Onglyza, which was hurting my kidneys. Disappointed, because I am hard-core compliant."

• Mik...
• June 28, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I got metformin intolerance & was not believed by doctors, so I took pics of extremely heavy nose bleeding, and so then they said stop metformin, take Tradjenta 25 mg with gliclazide 40 mg twice a day. The Tradjenta took about two days to work, then I took it at 3 p.m. with blood sugars 8.2, and in one hour I got a drop to 4.3. Since then, I have noticed afternoon headaches, dizziness, back pain, but still taking them as they reduce my blood sugar with effort, stop me dozing after eating. I do get slight tenderness around my pancreas, but usually stop the Tradjenta for two days and restart. I find the gliclazide irritates my pancreas and stomach more. Overall, a very good product, shame we can only take it once a day."

• Amy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "My blood sugar has slowly been decreasing. Each time I check, it points are dropping. I'm pretty sure it's the medicine because I've not really changed anything else. My sugar is usually high, hardly ever low, so I'm more hyperglycemic."

• Har...
• November 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have tried a few drugs now that are for type 2 diabetes. My regular doctor sent me to a specialist, and she had me try Tradjenta. She said it would help me curb my hunger and such, to which it did. The big downfall was that my blood sugar went skyrocketing. I am also on Lantus pen slow release at nighttime. We upped my intake at night, and it was even higher on fasting. I have experienced weight gain, even though I am not eating as much or carbs. I have called every week with updates on the issues that I am having with no response from the doctor as of yet. I have stopped taking this drug and am back to just diet and exercise and Lantus at night before bed, and guess what, my blood sugar is lower by almost 50 points, and this is just one day!"

• Squ...
• October 6, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have type 2 diabetes and have had severe osteoarthritis for years prior to taking Tradjenta. The one good thing about it is my doctor says it makes you feel fuller, and I'm able to verify this. I'm able to resist sugar cravings easier. However, I must go off this because of severe joint pain and stiffness that is unusual even by my standards. I can't sleep or get out of bed, it's so bad. It's so bad, I'd rather not take it and take the risk of developing kidney failure because it's not worth it."

• Itc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started taking Tradjenta on Oct 22, 2018, my co-pay was $105 for 30 days. Blood sugars went down great with diet and exercise, but I started getting rashes and a lot of itching all over my body. The doc took me off after a month. Gave me Onglyza 5 mg, I only filled half of the RX, which my co-pay was $50. Didn't want to spend that $100 again with the itching and rashes. Well, after day 2, itching and rashes came back. I won't take this med again, too many side effects. Also taking Glimepiride 4 mg twice a day and Metformin 1000 mg once a day. I'm going to see if blood sugar stays good if I don't take anything. Metformin gives me very toxic gas. I feel like a guinea pig with the doc prescribing me all these different meds. They are very expensive. Was on Basaglar, didn't really see a change in blood sugars. Can't take insulin with the type of job I do. I will get my blood sugars down with diet and exercise."

• Ree...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started taking this med and was having terrible headaches and nosebleeds. Stopped for about 2 weeks and started back to make sure it was this med that was causing my head pains and nosebleeds, and it was... so I no longer take it and feel much better."

• Mtn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been a type 1 diabetic for almost 30 years. My doctor felt that my blood sugars were going too low, so he wanted me to try Tradjenta (Tradjenta isn't for type 1 diabetes!). Before I started taking this medicine, my BS was 89. I had lunch, my BS shot up to 345 & only went up from there. Once my BS hit 500, I started getting sick. I quit taking Tradjenta & started taking my insulin again & cannot get my BS back under control, and I can't contact my doctor because he took a week's vacation, but he will hear about this when he gets back in the office. My advice is DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU ARE TYPE 1!"