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Q: how’s the new medication januvia working?
any results or stats on this medication, please need answer before doctors appt.thank you.
A: My wife takes Januvia. It wasn’t quite enough so the doc tried Janumet. It didn’t work out, so now she’s back on the Januvia and Glucomet? at night.
At one time she used diet and exercise to successfully become diabetes free, after losing 180 pounds with a stomach operation. Unfortunately, her knees and one hip went bad and she gained some of the weight back and now is trying these things while recovering. So there seems to be an awful lot of trial and error in treating diabetes. I would definitely try exercise and diet like Mr.Peachy suggested before moving on to medications.
Q: has anyone had a experience with the medication named Januvia,I am diabetic and notice severe gas/diarrhea it ?
does not go away
A: are you taking another medication with it. i take the januvia and metformin. i ask because it could also be another medication that could cause it. i was taking the metformin first and notice at the beginning i had diarrhea. and it cleared up. when the januvia was added i didnt notice anything different. maybe your body can’t tolerant the januvia. you should talk to doctor about your concerns
Q: should my mom get another opinion about the JAnuvia symptoms : are there many diabetic medications out there?
can you name the different kinds of medications that she could for her diabetes 2
A: When your pancreas is “going”, taking medications to make it work harder is not necessarily a good idea. It can make Beta Cell Exhaustion occur faster, and cause your pancreas to stop producing insulin more quickly. A “safer” bet would probably be getting on supplemental insulin injections.
To answer the OP’s question, YES, there are many types of diabetic medications out there. I’m on Metformin and find that it works perfectly for me. Each case is different, though. Metformin is one of those drugs that should be considered a supplement to diet and exercise. There is no better treatment for T2 than diet and exercise. Sometimes, you need more than that, but it’s always a good idea to watch your diet and get some exercise! It reduces insulin resistance and makes your body work less to control your BG levels when you’re not consuming so many carbohydrates.
Q: My mom is taking Januvia and she is experiencing respiratory symptoms . Is anyone that is taking that?
medication the same reaction
A: This could be a side effect or it could be coincidental. Your mom should discuss this with her doctor.
The most common side effects with Januvia are allergic type reactions. Hives, difficulty breathing due to swelling in the face, lips, throat, etc. Some may experience runny nose, sore throat and some may experience more severe symptoms of pancreatitis, abdominal pain/diarrhea and vomiting.
If she suspects her symptoms are due to the Januvia she should notify her doctor as soon as possible.
Q: free medication from merck?
januvia
A: call the 800 number / and fill out application / good luck
Q: Help Right now! ASASP MEDICAL EMERGENCY?
Hi I am 11 years old. All day my chest has been feeling tight like i have to go “HUH” to breate AND PUSH.. im really nervous. I told my mom she called the dr. he said he’ll see me tomorrow his office is closed. I have asthma.. I started a medication Januvia about 2 weeks ago. Please tell me me what this is. AND PLEASE DONT REPORT ME I REALLY NEED HELP!!!
Im not pregnant. LOL this isnt my account its my older sisterss
I JUST SAID THIS ISNT MY ACCOUNT!!!!!
Grr. ITS SNOWING!!!!!
A: You are probably going through an attack. Did you try to use your rescue inhaler, and see if that helps with coughing, or having to clear your throat. Januvia is for sugar, so it shouldn’t affect your asthma. HOWEVER, some medications give you tics. My asthmatic son started doing the same thing as you, and it ended up being a tic, caused my his medication (not an asthma problem).
Back to asthma:
1. did you use your inhaler? Did it help? (if it did, you are having an attack)
2. Did you blow into your peak flow meter? What does the reading say (is your lung capacity less than when you feel normal).
3. Try to relax, because sence of panic, tend to get your asthma worse.
4. Remember, if at any moment you don’t fell ok, or think you can’t handle it – go to Immediate care (it’s cheaper than Emergency).
Good luck
Q: Can it take several days or weeks for glimepiride to work?
I was on Januvia for 30 days with no change to my numbers. Now I’m on glepiride for 5 days with no change to my numbers. I’m confused medications have no effect.
A: I was in the same boat. Simply taking oral meds is not the solution to controlling type two diabetes. The solution revolves around a comprehensive approach that includes a very healthy natural foods based diet and plenty of moderate daily exercise. Since adopting this basic philosophy, my weight has gone down, my blood sugar has gone down, I quit taking Metformin eight months ago, my energy is up, and I feel great.
Q: Can my metformin dosage be causing my random bouts of nausea and vomiting?
My last A1c was 5.4, so my doctor changed my medication from Janumet 2x a day to 1,000mg of metformin 2x a day and 50mg of Januvia 1x a day. I never had a nausea on the Janumet, and I never had vomitting or with metformin when I first began taking it when I was diagnosed. I changed medications in January, and ever since I’ve been having intermittent nausea and vomiting. It’s becoming intolerable, I’m in college and vomiting every other week is just horrible. I’m not nauseous all the time though, just randomly, so I’m wondering if it could be something else.
I have lost weight since the initial dosage, could that be a factor as well?
I’ve been on Metformin for almost a year. I only started this vomiting and nausea a few months ago.
A: It definitely can be related to the Metformin (biggest side effect of the medication), make sure your taking your dosage with food, this can minimize side effects. Other concerns if you feel it is not related to your medication is a significant drop in blood sugar or hypoglycemia causing symptoms, check your blood sugar during these times and treat accordingly and lastly I’m also thinking about a disease that affects many diabetics called “Gastroparesis”
What is gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Normally, the stomach contracts to move food down into the small intestine for digestion. The vagus nerve controls the movement of food from the stomach through the digestive tract. Gastroparesis occurs when the vagus nerve is damaged and the muscles of the stomach and intestines do not work normally. Food then moves slowly or stops moving through the digestive tract.
What causes gastroparesis?
The most common cause of gastroparesis is diabetes. People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called blood sugar, which in turn causes chemical changes in nerves and damages the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. Over time, high blood glucose can damage the vagus nerve.
What are the symptoms of gastroparesis?
Signs and symptoms of gastroparesis are
heartburn
pain in the upper abdomen
nausea
vomiting of undigested food—sometimes several hours after a meal
early feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food
weight loss due to poor absorption of nutrients or low calorie intake
abdominal bloating
high and low blood glucose levels
lack of appetite
gastroesophageal reflux
spasms in the stomach area
Eating solid foods, high-fiber foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, fatty foods, or drinks high in fat or carbonation may contribute to these symptoms.
The symptoms of gastroparesis may be mild or severe, depending on the person. Symptoms can happen frequently in some people and less often in others. Many people with gastroparesis experience a wide range of symptoms, and sometimes the disorder is difficult for the physician to diagnose.
Discuss this intermittent persistent nausea with your doctor, a medication like Reglan may be prescribed to help symptoms…follow up and get things looked at.
Q: Methlyprednisolone Side Effects Help?
My grandfather is 73 years old and suddenly stopped taking methylprednisolone about two weeks ago. His doctor prescribed it for a sprained tendon. He is a prostate cancer survivor. He has diabetes, high blood pressure, gout and decreased kidney function. Since discontinuing the medication on day 2, he has suffered from loss of appetite, a ten pound drop in weight, stomach cramps and restlessness. He also takes Clonidine, Enalapril, Nadalol, Amlodipine, Hydralazine, Tekturna (for high blood pressure); Baby Aspirin; Glimperide and Januvia (for diabetes); Colchicine (periodically) for gout; Furosemide, Lipitor and Ferrous Sulfate (for cholesterol, I think). His doctor advised him to discontinue the Baby Aspirin. His stools have been dark, almost black for about two months prior to taking the methylprednisolone.
A: Your Grandfathers symptoms are not typical of Medrol use or withdrawal 100%. Generally with Medrol use increase appetite is present, with this in mind perhaps the discontinuation of the medication decreased his appetite, a ten pound weight loss in 2 days is very significant and worrisome though. Abrupt stopping of Medrol can cause nausea, vomiting, joint pain, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, fever. Use of Medrol does have side effects of restlessness, increased energy, euphoria, which resolves after discontinuing the medication. Medrol can cause irritation to the stomach and along with Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Black stools can be indicative of old blood, however your Grandfather is also taking an Iron Supplement that can turn stools black (Ferrous Sulfate). So as you see, there is a lot of mixed symptoms that are not necessarily related at this point to taking the Medrol Pak. What is concerning is the weight loss and abdominal cramping, concerning enough to be evaluated especially with his extensive medical history, they will also be able to verify the presence of blood in his stool vs the blackness being secondary to Iron replacement.
Q: getting pregnant?
at this time im nearly in my mid-30’s, im diabetic and the doctor has me on a few medications( lisinopril, metmorphin,simvastatin, levothyroxine, januvia-new) now before i just found out i was diabetic ive been trying to have children over 5 years. i was told by a friend that her and her husband been trying to get pregnant over 2 years and she told me to ask the doctor about a drug call “clomid”. Understand its to help the woman to get pregnant, i like to know if the mixture of the medicines im taking and the clomid will like cause damage in any form of way.
A: this really is a question that only a doctor should answer- I would not take the opinions of ppl answering on the net. You can ask a pharmacist, but a doctor is the best option.
Gd Lk.
Q: How long will a Type 2 be able to stay on oral medications before needing to use insulin?
I know there will be no way to estimate this realistically, but I am curious if anyone has any personal experiences to share.
I am a Type 2 diabetic, diagnosed at age 18. As of now I am at a healthy weight (105lbs) for my height (5′0) and I am taking 1,000mg of Metformin 2x daily and 50mg of Januvia once daily. My doctor even said he might lower my metformin dosage. At diagnosis my A1c was 8.4, and has gone to 5.4 in almost exactly one year. I understand that because of how young I was diagnosed I can expect to be on insulin eventually if I plan on being around for a while.
I forgot to add, I am now 20.
A: I don’t know of anyway to estimate that. It does sound like you are doing a good job in handling your diabetes. I am able to control mine with diet and exercise and mu numbers are really good now. At one point my doctor wanted to put me on meds but I refused because of all my drug allergies—and I’m glad I did.
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