Sitagliptin (Januvia)

Learn how this medication works and its side effects

Facts

Sitagliptin (Januvia) is an oral medication in a class of drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) used to treat type 2 diabetes.

It works in two ways:

1) By increasing the amount of insulin released by your body
2) By decreasing the amount of sugar made by your body

Side Effects

Common:

- Headache
- Nausea
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Upper respiratory infection

Severe:

- Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, unusual hoarseness)
- fever or chills
- red, blistering, swollen, or peeling skin

As always please consult with your doctor when taking or adjusting any and all medications to make sure your safety is insured.


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