Janumet User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Janumet has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 66 reviews on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Janumet
- sha...
- July 12, 2010
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!"
- ger...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 28, 2015
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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- September 5, 2008
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."
- MON...
- November 29, 2016
For Type 2 Diabetes "Does not help, better when I was on Metformin alone."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Ano...
- July 23, 2009
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."
- Gol...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 29, 2020
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?"
- Anonymous
- May 15, 2008
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."
- Cos...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 12, 2018
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."
- Tex...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 19, 2021
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."
- Anonymous
- April 25, 2009
For Type 2 Diabetes "Not very effective compared to the other medicines."
- A_p...
- April 2, 2021
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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 20, 2021
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."
- Yem...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 29, 2022
For Type 2 Diabetes "Acid reflux and insomnia. My stomach can’t handle this medication."
- Kay...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 16, 2018
For Type 2 Diabetes "Have just started, so waiting to see effects."
- Jak...
- August 29, 2017
For Type 2 Diabetes "I am a user of Janumet. It's not good that Janumet's packaging gives you a cut while opening its packaging since you are a diabetic, that's why you are taking Janumet."
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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."