Janumet
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| RITE AID PHARMACY |
$411.73
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| CVS PHARMACY |
$490.42
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| GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY |
$498.67
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| WALMART PHARMACY |
$517.37
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| WALGREENS |
$519.02
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| RITE AID PHARMACY |
$411.73
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| CVS PHARMACY |
$490.42
With Free Coupon
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| GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY |
$498.67
With Free Coupon
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| WALMART PHARMACY |
$517.37
With Free Coupon
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| WALGREENS |
$519.02
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 10961 |
$598.34
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 01353 |
$598.34
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 10960 |
$598.34
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 06733 |
$598.34
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 01589 |
$598.34
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 10892 |
$598.34
With Free Coupon
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 04783 |
$598.34
With Free Coupon
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 10956 |
$598.34
With Free Coupon
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| RITE AID PHARMACY 10942 |
$598.34
With Free Coupon
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| PERIGON PHARMACY 360 |
$622.08
With Free Coupon
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| JEFFREYS DRUG STORE, MEDICINE SHOPPE 1962 |
$623.48
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| CANONSBURG GEN DISCHARGE |
$623.48
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| SPARTAN PHARMACY |
$623.48
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| ASTI'S SOUTH HILLS PHARMACY |
$623.48
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| LEBANON SHOPS PHARMACY |
$623.48
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| THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY |
$623.48
With Free Coupon
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| SOLLON PHARMACY |
$630.64
With Free Coupon
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| WASHINGTON CARE PHARMACY |
$630.64
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| WASHINGTON HOSPITAL PHARMACY |
$630.64
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Drug Info for janumet
Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.
- Janumet
- Janumet XR
- Tablet
- Long Acting Tablet
- By mouth
Extended-release tablet: Take this medicine in the evening.You may see tablets in your stools. If this happens several times, tell your doctor right away.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to metformin or sitagliptin.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, adrenal or pituitary gland disease, high cholesterol, vitamin B12 deficiency, or a history of heart failure or pancreatitis.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood, which can be life-threatening)Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)Heart failureKidney problemsLow levels of vitamin B12 in the bloodLow blood sugarSerious skin reactions
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may interact with the dye used for an x-ray or a CT scan.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness
Paleness, feeling tired or weak
Some medicines can affect how metformin/sitagliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Cimetidine, digoxin, dolutegravir, morphine, phenytoin, quinine, ranitidine, ranolazine, vandetanibBlood pressure medicine (including amiloride)Diuretic (water pill, including acetazolamide, dichlorphenamide, triamterene)Insulin or other diabetes medicineMedicine for heart rhythm changes (including procainamide, quinidine)Medicine to treat infections (including isoniazid, rifampin, trimethoprim, vancomycin)Medicine to treat seizures (including phenytoin, topiramate, zonisamide)
Some medicines may affect your blood sugar level, including a diuretic (water pill), birth control pills, corticosteroid (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), phenothiazine medicine (including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, promethazine, thioridazine), thyroid medicine, niacin, and isoniazid. Closely monitor your blood sugar levels when you start or stop another medicine while you are using sitagliptin/metformin.
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink while you are using this medicine. Heavy alcohol use increases your risk for lactic acidosis.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Severe joint pain
- Fast breathing, trouble breathing, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, confusion
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness
- Paleness, feeling tired or weak
- Large, hard skin blisters
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion
- Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat
- Diarrhea
Frequently Asked Questions
Janumet, a brand drug, is an oral antidiabetic drug containing metformin and sitagliptin used to treat type 2 diabetes. This medication is used with diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar control in adults who have type 2 diabetes.
A similar brand-name drug to Janumet available on the U.S. market is Janumet XR. Consult with your doctor to determine the best treatment for your condition.
Janumet can cost around $361 for a supply of 60, 500 mg-50 mg oral tablets, depending on the pharmacy. Prices, on average, are higher for the 1000 mg-50 mg Janumet oral tablets.
A generic version of this drug is not currently available. You can use our free Janumet discount card to reduce the cost of this drug by up to 80% when you purchase this medication at a participating local pharmacy.
Janumet oral tablets are available in strengths of 500 mg-50 mg and 1000 mg-50 mg. Follow your doctor's instructions for dosage and use of this medication.
You can save on your Janumet cost by using a free coupon available from the manufacturer’s website. In addition, Merck Patient Assistance Program and Merck Connect are Patient Assistance Programs that assists eligible patients with access to medications such as Janumet. You can contact these programs directly for more information. However, our OptionRx coupon card is free and easy to use, and customers usually find they save the most on medications when using our coupon.
