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Janumet

Metformin hydrochloride + Sitagliptin phosphate

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Humulin	10	6	3.78	1
Lantus	9	7.39	5.8	3
Actoplus Met	5	5.52	4.27	1
Janumet	3	4.37	4.67	2
Januvia	0	0.9	2.94	2

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much 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:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Appetite Loss	88.2%	11.8%	0%	0%	0%
Bloating	55.6%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	0%
Blurred Vision	44.4%	11.1%	33.3%	0%	11.1%
Breathing Difficulties	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	88.9%	0%	0%	0%	11.1%
Confusion	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Diarrhea	55.6%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	0%
Dizziness	83.3%	11.1%	0%	0%	5.6%
Drowsiness	66.7%	22.2%	0%	11.1%	0%
Fatigue	55.6%	33.3%	0%	0%	11.1%
Flu-Like Symptoms	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	55.6%	38.9%	0%	5.6%	0%
Headache	72.2%	16.7%	5.6%	0%	5.6%
Indigestion	62.5%	31.2%	0%	0%	6.2%
Insomnia	77.8%	11.1%	0%	11.1%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Itching	70.6%	17.6%	5.9%	5.9%	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%
Muscle Cramping	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Nausea	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	66.7%	11.1%	0%	11.1%	11.1%
Stomach Ache	55.6%	22.2%	0%	22.2%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Janumet Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Dehydration / Thirst	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Discolored Urine	88.2%	5.9%	5.9%	0%	0%
Fatigue	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	94.1%	5.9%	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:

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1.7%

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1.7%

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08 Oct 2010	Bloating is the only major side effect that I have noticed with this medication. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Jun 2010	Helps to regulate my diabetes. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Feb 2010	Dont know if it is coincidence - But my memory has deteriorated - cant remember certain words etc —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Aug 2009	Seems to work pretty good so far. also take Levemir —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Connie Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use