Janumet Xr

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Janumet Xr

Drug Info for janumet xr

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® XR is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. There is not a generic version of Janumet® XR currently available. The average Janumet® XR cash price can be expensive at about $503 for a supply of 60, 500 mg/50 mg extended-release oral tablets. You can get a significant discount on your high Janumet XR cost by using our free coupon card at a local pharmacy that participates with OptionRx.

  • Janumet
  • Janumet XR
  • Tablet
  • Long Acting Tablet

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® XR is an antidiabetic medication that is used, along with diet and exercise, to treat type 2 diabetes in certain patients. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released in the body. It also decreases the amount of sugar produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. In addition, this medication increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Janumet® XR is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of the use in children under 18 years of age is not known.

While there are other drugs on the market used to treat type 2 diabetes, there is not a drug similar to Janumet XR currently available. Consult with your doctor for more information on Janumet XR and alternative drugs to determine the best treatment for you.

The average Janumet XR price without insurance can be expensive and ranges from about $406 and $812 for a supply of 60 extended-release oral tablets. Prices vary depending on dosage, quantity, and pharmacy location.

There is not a generic version of Janumet XR currently available. However, you can lower your Janumet XR cost by up to 80% when you use our Janumet XR coupon at a participating pharmacy.

Janumet XR is an extended-release oral tablet that is available in the following strengths: 500 mg-50 mg, 1000 mg-50 mg, and 1000 mg-100 mg. Follow your doctor's instructions for dosage and use of this medication.

Eligible patients may be able to receive a free 30-day trial supply of Janumet XR (up to 60 tablets) through the manufacturer’s Janumet XR Free Trial Offer. With the Janumet XR Multiuse Savings coupon, qualified patients may pay as little as $5 on each of up to 12 prescriptions, with savings of up to $150 per month. In addition, underinsured and uninsured patients may be able to receive Janumet XR for free or at a savings through Merck Connect or the Merck Patient Assistance Program. Contact these programs for more information. You can also use our coupon. Our customers typically find that they save more when using our coupon instead of the manufacturer coupon.