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Metformin / sitagliptin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Janumet, Janumet XR, Zituvimet, Zituvimet XR

Metformin / sitagliptin has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 76 reviews on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Metformin / sitagliptin

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  • Mrs...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 21, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I take 50/500 twice a day. My glucose level is in the range of 150/330 despite using this medicine. I am going to consult my doctor soon for a replacement of medicine. I am also having side effects such as cold sweating, skin rashes, and I also fainted twice."

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  • Man...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 20, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Janumet 50/500 twice a day worked wonderfully on me after having diagnosed with diabetes around one year back with a sugar level of 332/450 and HbA1c 13.5. Now my sugar level is in a range of 100/50 with HbA1c 6.2. I am a happy man."

8 / 10
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  • Dia...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 1, 2024

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "The first week was awful, I have acid reflux and it combined and made it terrible since I was also doing a diet change. Once that was over, however, I didn't have any more symptoms. The first week I was very nauseous, a little light-headed, and a bit more tired than usual. My insurance covered it twice, but after that has refused. I did lose 15+ pounds, so if you really wanna lose weight, this pill would help quite a bit, lol. Overall, I feel comfortable with it, I really wish my insurance would let me keep taking it."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 29, 2009

For Type 2 Diabetes "I take 500 mg, 2x a day. I started in 2/09, and my A1C went from 7.5 to a 6.9. I have no side effects. I have concerns because I am now pregnant, and I can't breastfeed while on this medication. It does wonders for me."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 17, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I take Janumet one in the morning and one at night. I take Metamucil before going to bed. I have noticed that my body does not completely absorb or digest Janumet. In my stool, I have noticed a yellow, jelly-like substance about the size and shape of Janumet. I wonder if it is due to me taking the Metamucil or if it is just the medication my body is responding to. I see it every day. Please let me know if anybody knows. Thanks."

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 5, 2008

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "It's a good drug that does a good job lowering my blood sugar. I take 1000 mg 2x a day, and try to exercise some daily. I still have some gas problems, and some diarrhea."

9 / 10
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  • Sam...
  • August 20, 2014

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Janumet for 11 months, and my sugar level went from over 330 to 110 to 150..."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 5, 2009

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I love this medication. Not only has it reduced my blood sugar levels, I lost 12 pounds in 2 months. I take 50/1000 twice a day with no side effects."

10 / 10
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  • sha...
  • July 12, 2010

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Works great. 48 hours after taking it, my blood sugar was reduced by 50% (from 220 to 110). No side effects so far!"

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  • ger...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 28, 2015

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "My A1C has been 8 on Metformin and Januvia. After 2 doses of Janumet, I went hypo. Feeling woozy and generally unwell. BP 159/61. Bad scene."

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  • mus...
  • September 5, 2008

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February of this year. I have been on Janumet 50/500, and it has saved my life. If I was to rate it, I would give it a 10."

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  • MON...
  • November 29, 2016

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Does not help, better when I was on Metformin alone."

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  • Ano...
  • July 23, 2009

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "It has helped a lot. I take 1000 mg and my blood sugar has been in the normal range more consistently. 79-173, a few 187-193, however, it has made me feel all around better."

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  • Gol...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 29, 2020

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I just started Janumet, and the nausea and the stomach pains are horrible. I can't sleep due to indigestion or whatever this sick feeling is. Has anyone else experienced this?"

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  • Anonymous
  • May 15, 2008

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I have just started to take Janumet 575 mg daily, and I have found that it has helped with after-meals blood sugars. Also, it has stopped me from experiencing low blood sugars."

9 / 10
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  • Cos...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 12, 2018

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Reduced sugar level from high 12+ to 5.4 low to 7 high. In my case, side effects cause gas and diarrhea."

9 / 10
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  • ret...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 11, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Increased depression causing extreme irritability, excessive muscular spasms with cramps in lower limbs."

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  • Tex...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 19, 2021

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "In the first 3 months of using Janumet and getting better with diet, my A1c went from 8.0 to 8.6. Frustrated."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 25, 2009

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Not very effective compared to the other medicines."

6 / 10
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  • cri...
  • July 25, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I barely started taking this medication, but it's super good to me because I used to take 6 pills every day, and now just one."

10 / 10
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  • Yem...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 29, 2022

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Acid reflux and insomnia. My stomach can’t handle this medication."

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  • A_p...
  • April 2, 2021

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I've had a real hard time taking metformin by itself. Started taking Janumet 50/1000 2x a day. It makes me soooo sick. I vomit and have bad stomach issues! I feel better not taking it."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 20, 2021

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "I take it twice per day. I have had sudden diarrhea twice and have heartburn nightly. It seems to help my numbers a little."

6 / 10
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  • flo...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 22, 2023

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "My dosage was decreased by half, and it seems to be working better."

8 / 10
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  • Kay...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 16, 2018

Metformin / sitagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes "Have just started, so waiting to see effects."

6 / 10
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