Januvia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Januvia has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 139 reviews on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 53% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Januvia

Sort

T2d...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 15, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Januvia for 7 months, blood glucose was 26. I take 1000 Metformin at night, 34 units of insulin in the morning with Januvia. With exercise, my blood glucose is now between 4.4 and 7.8. 4.4 if I exercise but goes up once I eat. My joint pain side effects are excruciating at night, in shins, knee, and fingers. I have ceased taking Januvia a few times for 4 days to a week, and the joint pain stopped, but I always continued. It has helped my swollen legs and helped me in other ways. My joint pain is terrible tonight. I rub peppermint oil on my legs or Difflam cream and take paracetamol rapid. Sometimes it doesn't help, so I cease taking the tablet to stop the pain, only for a few days. I take Metamucil for the runs and cut back on veggies and eat superfoods instead."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

12 Report

Mic...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 20, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I know it says Januvia can cause weight gain, but in the 3-4 months I’ve been on it, it’s been getting rid of my appetite, where I have none basically. I’ve lost over 20 lbs on it so far, and I take it with Jardiance and Metformin! Diabetic type 2 for 22 years."

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

3 Report

Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 27, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "When used with Metformin, I had stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea. Without Metformin, I now have a constant backache, leg swelling, increased appetite. I was losing weight before, now I am gaining it back while sticking to my diet. My dosage is 100 mg, once daily, and my blood sugar is still not under control."

3 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

2 Report

Frequently asked questions

Anonymous
September 7, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "This was the best medication for my 76-year-old mother on a fixed Social Security income of $974 a month, but because of her age and being on Medicare, this company offers no help, which is part of the sad world we live in. Why would a company have a medicine that works, but people can't afford???"

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

4 Report

den...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 13, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Jardiance: I see Ozempic is related to Jardiance. Jardiance gives me diarrhea, UTI infections, or bladder infections, for which the doctor merely increases my prescription. Jardiance clogs my nose, so I can hardly breathe. Jardiance gives me sensitive skin and sometimes causes a rash-like condition. This is a terrible medication, yet the doctor refuses to take me off it. I take 25 mg of Jardiance once a day. Combined with Jentadueto, I have had no quality of life."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

2 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Your review helps others make informed decisions.

Write a review

Anonymous
January 11, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Januvia for 3 months, and my A1C has dropped from 7.2 to 6.6. I have also lost 12 pounds."

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

111 Report

Ste...
June 8, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Januvia dramatically reduced A1C. No side effects. Lost 25 lbs."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

47 Report

More FAQ

Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 2, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I got upper respiratory infection that did not get better until I got off of Januvia."

3 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

84 Report

Mik...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 5, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Doctor put me on this, and I took it for over two months, and my sugar went up by 200 points. Did not work for me."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

44 Report

Clu...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 22, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Januvia was the only medication I could take because of my kidneys, it also helped me lose 50 lbs."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

35 Report

Anonymous
October 26, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Well, I was given a month sample of Januvia. Just picked up my medication, read the reviews, and now I won't be taking them... Scared to swallow."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

35 Report

Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 21, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took 1/2 a pill for 10 days, 5 pills total. Ended up in the ER, couldn't breathe, horrible chest pain. Never again! Horrible drug."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

26 Report

joh...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 30, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am using this medication for the last 2 months, advised by my health advisor. I am getting positive results. My blood sugar level is now in the normal range."

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

28 Report

tro...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 12, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I take Januvia 100 mg once daily with metformin and glyburide, and it works."

6 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

52 Report

Ina...
October 11, 2009

For Type 2 Diabetes "My blood sugars dropped by at least 9 points the second day on Januvia. I went from a morning average of 121 to 101, lunch 90 to 79, dinner 141 to 139, bedtime 161 to 150."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

55 Report

Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 15, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Best taken in the morning. Helps deal with hormone cycling."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

51 Report

Abb...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 13, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Broke me out in the worst case of hives I ever had."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

21 Report

Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 7, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Developed neck swelling within a week, could not breathe, went to ICU, trachea closed."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

29 Report

Mar...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 6, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I advise no one take this Januvia for their diabetes. It's a bad drug, causes bad side effects."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

33 Report

Rut...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 16, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Januvia hasn't done much to control blood sugar and has increased my hankering for sugar."

2 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

25 Report

yie...
October 5, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Excellent! I wish they would have left me on it!"

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

49 Report

Jun...
November 2, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "No side effects with this med at all, and blood sugar readings have been lower. This medication is expensive, but my Dr provided me with a savings coupon, and I pay $5 out of pocket."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

28 Report

Anonymous
October 13, 2008

For Type 2 Diabetes "I had to stop taking Januvia because I had severe stomach bloating."

3 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

43 Report

rud...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
November 21, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Very expensive and no help at all with maintaining blood sugar."

3 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

26 Report

the...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
December 15, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "A big warning. If you are going to a party drinking alcohol - then skip that Januvia in the morning! I got disabled from my chest down to my feet, I couldn't"

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

30 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Your review helps others make informed decisions.

Write a review

Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or remove inappropriate content. Reviews appearing to come from parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any medication and should not replace the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals.