I was on metformin for 4 years, and it worked to regulate my weight and numbers as long as I was careful about what I ate, which, according to my doctor, I didn't do well enough. He switched me to janumet, and I lost 40 lbs in 6 months. Weight just started melting off because I only crave yogurt and granola bars. No more cokes, fast food, sweets, and I don't even miss them. This has been a miracle...
I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TAKING THIS DRUG AS MY DOCTOR PUT ME ON THIS DRUG FOR 3 MONTHS.IN THE THIRD WEEK I THOUGHT I WAS DYING.CHILLS ,HEADACHES,NERVOUSNESS,WEAKNESS(COULD NOT EVEN GET OFF THE COUCH),JOINT PAIN,MUSCLE ACHES,COULD NOT SLEEP,DECREASE IN APPETITE,AND MANY MANY MORE PROBLEMS.HOW COULD THE UNITED STATES GOVT. ALLOW SUCH A DRUG TO BE SOLD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IS BEYOND ME.IT SHOULD ...
Ceecee | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2022
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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The worst medicine for me I’m dizzy jittery nervous having anxiety attacks palpitations I just left the er
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RegisG | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/25/2021
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken Janumet for over 30 years. My glucose has been good enough to keep my A1C between 5.9-6.2 over 30 years.
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John | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/28/2020
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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Janumet is the poison pill! Stomach pain, V
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/31/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I've been taking janumet for several years. I seem to develop low kidney flow which concerns me. But upon my blood work my kidney function is ok.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/20/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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Developed horrible blisters with pus and very painful within a week my ignorant Dr. had prescribed this medicine 3years ago and I forgot this medicine did this to me in the past ..I filed a report with the F.D.A.
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Galt | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/21/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Got a urinary tract infection in 2012 (I am male). Doctor checked my A1c which was over 13. Immediately went on 2x/day Janumet 50/500. My A1c has been at 5.7 - 5.9 since. I no longer check my blood glucose levels since my A1c is so good and stable.
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Choppermike1969 | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/14/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I started using JANUMET last month. Within the first week, I started having a problem with it. I had began to get ITCHY and HIVES. I spoke to my Doctor, she suggested that I keep using it and see if they go away. 33 days later, THEY HAVEN'T SUBSIDED and I returned using METFORMIN. I will tell as many people I can to NOT USE THAT MEDICATION....
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Joe | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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I am reviewing Janumet in case someone else has had blurred vision while taking it. I woke up with blurred vision after the 7th day on Janumet XR 100/1000mg. It is two months later and my vision is stilled blurred but has gotten better.
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MaryS | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/9/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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I was put on Janumet when my previous medication wasn't doing the trick. I think the red dye cause me to throw up if I didn't eat before taking the pill. I would miss doses if I didn't have time to eat before going to work.
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aobesojr | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/28/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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it's been ok if I diet correctly
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CLK | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Made me extremely nauseated and threw up violently after taking the firs dose.
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kbiles | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I was just prescribed 1000 mg 2x day of Janumet for Type 2 diabetes. Almost immediately, I lost my appetite, got diahrrea, VERY blurry vision. I finally called my Dr. this morning and asked her to take me off of this. Blood sugar has dropped, but side effects for me are horrible.
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Sharon | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/17/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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I was on metformin for 4 years, and it worked to regulate my weight and numbers as long as I was careful about what I ate, which, according to my doctor, I didn't do well enough. He switched me to janumet, and I lost 40 lbs in 6 months. Weight just started melting off because I only crave yogurt and granola bars. No more cokes, fast food, sweets, and I don't even miss them. This has been a miracle drug for me.
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lisad | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/5/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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On medication for 1 year and a half. I love i. i lost tons of weight and my blood sugar levels are between 95-119
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Dcpm18 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/23/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Very happy with the medication.
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Ms. Gail | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/11/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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been taking 50/500 twice a day for 4 years and have no side effects. has lowered sugar levels significantly.
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norman | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/17/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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rodeo58 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/15/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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T2 since2011 curr. Metformin 1000 x2 day bs still 150+ dr. gave Janumet(Januvia .5/metformin 1000)x2 daily and while it lowered my bs to great range 80-120 I started having severe leg cramps until I could bearly walk, so discontinued and cramps immediately went away. Back to Metformin for now. Dr. wants me to try Onglyza next.
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p | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
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