Januvia

Tablets

The average Januvia price without insurance is currently $565.70 for one bottle of 30 tablets. Prices vary by dosage, quantity, and pharmacy location. You can save money on your next Januvia prescription or refill by using our free OptionRx discount card at checkout. With OptionRx, you can pay as little as $400.58 on Januvia.

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Januvia is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. There is a wide price range you might pay for Januvia with Medicare, so you’ll have to ask your pharmacist for the most accurate amount. Then, ask your pharmacist to run your OptionRx savings card. At $400.48, OptionRx could be more affordable than Medicare.

Eligible patients may be able to receive a free refill of januvia through the manufacturer’s Januvia patient assistance program. Contact Merck Connect or Merck’s Patient Assistance Program to learn more about its eligibility requirements. If you’re not eligible for Merck’s program, you could still save on Januvia by using manufacturer coupons or OptionRx coupons. With the Januvia manufacturer coupon, qualified patients may pay as little as $5 per prescription for up to 12 refills. As always, you can use free Januvia coupons from OptionRx to save even more money on your prescription.

The FDA has not approved a generic alternative of sitagliptin yet. The earliest that a generic version of Januvia would come available in the United States is 2022 according to patent expiration data.

Januvia is a type 2 diabetes medication. When combined with diet and exercise, Januvia helps control blood sugar. By balancing blood sugar levels, you reduce your risk for stroke or heart attack. It also helps reduce your chance of nerve and kidney damage, blindness, loss of limbs, and sexual dysfunction, which are common long-term complications of type 2 diabetes.

Januvia is available in oral tablets in strengths of 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. Refer to your medication guide before taking Januvia}. Januvia is typically taken once per day by mouth, but your doctor may prescribe you a different dosage. Your doctor’s medical advice will be dependent on your specific health condition, kidney function, and response to the medication. Your doctor may also recommend a diet and exercise plan that should be followed in conjunction with Januvia for best results. You’ll likely need to regularly monitor your blood sugar levels. Your dosage may be changed based on these measurements.

The most common side effects of Januvia are actually symptoms of low or high blood sugar rather than direct effects of Januvia itself. Sudden shaking, sweating, racing heartbeat, hunger, dizziness, and tingling in the hands or feet are all warning signs of low blood sugar. You may keep a sugary snack on hand to raise your glucose levels. On the other hand, symptoms of high blood sugar or hyperglycemia vary from thirst and increased urination to confusion and drowsiness. Serious side effects of Januvia include but are not limited to joint, back, stomach, or abdominal pain; swollen ankles or feet; kidney and bladder problems; shortness of breath; weight fluctuations; or nausea or vomiting. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

Consult your healthcare professional right away if you gain a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time on Januvia. Weight gain is a serious side effect of Januvia and it could be a symptom of heart failure. Other symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swollen feet or legs.

Januvia is in the drug class called incretin mimetics. Incretin mimetics mimic incretin hormones by binding to GLP-1 receptors and stimulating glucose-dependent insulin release. Instead of Januvia, your doctor may prescribe a different incretin mimetic, like Janumet, Janumet XR, or Juvisync. Your physician will know which sitagliptin is best for you.

Although they are both oral medications that lower blood sugar levels, sitagliptin and metformin are not the same. In addition to treating type 2 diabetes, metformin may also be prescribed to patients who have polycystic ovaries or have experienced weight gain due to psychosis medication. Each medication also has its own set of side effects too. Metformin does not cause an excessive dip in blood sugar when used alone like sitagliptin might. Metformin might also result in vomiting, gas, bloating, and loss of appetite. Side effects of Januvia include upper respiratory tract infections, headaches, and abdominal pain. If you require a more powerful type 2 diabetes medication, your doctor may recommend Janumet, which is sitagliptin and metformin combined. Also, note that Januvia is a brand name of sitagliptin whereas Glumetza, Glucophage, and Fortamet are brand names of metformin.