Reviewer: donm, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i was on Victoza and had blood sugars of 107 in the mornings. Insurance would not pay for it so they put me on Januvia, My blood sugars are now 130 to 150 and i am very tired most of the time. It isn't much better than Metformin in my opinion and now i am having back aches which may be related. I have been on Januvia for 6 weeks.

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i was on Victoza and had blood sugars of 107 in the mornings. Insurance would not pay for it so they put me on Januvia, My blood sugars are now 130 to 150 and i am very tired most of the time. It isn't much better than Metformin in my opinion and now i am having back aches which may be related. I have been on Januvia for 6 weeks.
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Reviewer: Anna, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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For those you that are complaining about the cost, you can get a card from manufacturer and the cost will drop to 5.00 for a 30 day supply. You can't be a state or federal employee to get this, but you can have insc or Medicaid. I have been taking this about 2 yrs. My insulin levels are going up instead of down. In the last year or so I have had some horrible side effects. I do not know if it ... Show Full Comment

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For those you that are complaining about the cost, you can get a card from manufacturer and the cost will drop to 5.00 for a 30 day supply. You can't be a state or federal employee to get this, but you can have insc or Medicaid. I have been taking this about 2 yrs. My insulin levels are going up instead of down. In the last year or so I have had some horrible side effects. I do not know if it is because of Januvia or not so will not blame it on that. I will stop taking it and see what happens. However, reading the posts on here makes me think that my symptoms are caused by the med, because they are the same as some of you list. thanks to all for sharing and good luck.
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Reviewer: dee, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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im 77 n was on metformin which nearly killed me,,,lost my hair,,diarrea,,lost my mine,,,could hardly walk,,,i told my pharmist and told her i wouldnt live the winter out,,she told me to talk to my dr about getting off of metformin,, i did went on januvea and with in 2 weeks i was back to being almost my self,,still dont have much hair bac n that was 2 years ago,,,,

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im 77 n was on metformin which nearly killed me,,,lost my hair,,diarrea,,lost my mine,,,could hardly walk,,,i told my pharmist and told her i wouldnt live the winter out,,she told me to talk to my dr about getting off of metformin,, i did went on januvea and with in 2 weeks i was back to being almost my self,,still dont have much hair bac n that was 2 years ago,,,,
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Reviewer: k, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Reviewer: trisha53, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have been put on this medication since being diagnosed with Type 2 in 2005. I'm on Lantus and Humalog insulins and other diabetic pills. I'm concerned that the directions say not to use with insulin. Also concerned about attorney commercials saying did you have pancreatic cancer while taking this drug. (Yes, I know not to believe what I see on TV) I did not find that my blood sugars were any ... Show Full Comment

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I have been put on this medication since being diagnosed with Type 2 in 2005. I'm on Lantus and Humalog insulins and other diabetic pills. I'm concerned that the directions say not to use with insulin. Also concerned about attorney commercials saying did you have pancreatic cancer while taking this drug. (Yes, I know not to believe what I see on TV) I did not find that my blood sugars were any leass after being on this med., so I am giving it up completely untail my nextq doctor appointment.
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