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Janumet

Metformin hydrochloride + Sitagliptin phosphate

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4.2  Effectiveness
6.1  Side Effects
4.9  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Janumet side effects and 4 Janumet benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Janumet, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 5.3% 84.2% 10.5% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 10.5% 78.9% 10.5% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 73.7% 21.1% 5.3%
Breathing 0% 5.3% 84.2% 5.3% 5.3%
Confidence 5.3% 5.3% 73.7% 15.8% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 10.5% 68.4% 15.8% 5.3%
Digestion 0% 15.8% 73.7% 10.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 10.5% 78.9% 10.5% 0%
Energy 0% 21.1% 42.1% 31.6% 5.3%
Eyesight 0% 5.3% 73.7% 10.5% 10.5%
Memory 0% 15.8% 63.2% 21.1% 0%
Mental Clarity 10.5% 5.3% 63.2% 21.1% 0%
Pain 5.3% 0% 78.9% 15.8% 0%
Patience 5.3% 10.5% 73.7% 5.3% 5.3%
Sexual Health 5.3% 0% 63.2% 21.1% 10.5%
Skin Complexion 0% 5.3% 89.5% 5.3% 0%
Sleep 0% 15.8% 68.4% 10.5% 5.3%
Stress Level 5.3% 5.3% 73.7% 10.5% 5.3%
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Commonly Reported Janumet Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Gas 55.6% 38.9% 0% 5.6% 0%
Headache 72.2% 16.7% 5.6% 0% 5.6%
Appetite Loss 88.2% 11.8% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 62.5% 31.2% 0% 0% 6.2%
Dizziness 83.3% 11.1% 0% 0% 5.6%
Irregular Heartbeat 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Itching 70.6% 17.6% 5.9% 5.9% 0%
Blurred Vision 44.4% 11.1% 33.3% 0% 11.1%
Cold Symptoms 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Depression 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 66.7% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 11.1%
Allergic Reaction 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Fatigue 55.6% 33.3% 0% 0% 11.1%
Insomnia 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Diarrhea 55.6% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Low Blood Sugar 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Muscle / Joint Pain 62.5% 18.8% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
Stomach Ache 55.6% 22.2% 0% 22.2% 0%
Bloating 55.6% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Confusion 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 66.7% 22.2% 0% 11.1% 0%
Nausea 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Muscle Cramping 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Janumet Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Liver Damage 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sickness with Alcohol Consumption 94.1% 0% 5.9% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Janumet
Since taking Janumet Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 1.7%
Hospitalization 1.7%
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User Comments about Janumet
08 Oct 2010 Bloating is the only major side effect that I have noticed with this medication.
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07 Jun 2010 Helps to regulate my diabetes.
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26 Feb 2010 Dont know if it is coincidence - But my memory has deteriorated - cant remember certain words etc
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08 Aug 2009 Seems to work pretty good so far. also take Levemir
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24 Jun 2009 My stomach has bloats up more so in the evening. It looks like I'm about 5 months pregnant! The bloating goes down a little bit in the morning and during the day.
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