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Posted at 10:32 PM on Oct 11, 2008 by rainbowmama, #35554
In addition to night sweats (which were not a problem for me during menopause), I've had a headache for the month I've been on Januvia. Shoulder & knee pain have increased - I went to an orthopedist; didn't know it might be Januvia until reading these posts. My libido has disappeared entirely! I have absolutely no desire for sex; in fact I find it an irritation. This has NEVER been a problem for me. Has anyone else experienced this as a side effect of Januvia? I quit my Januvia this morning; it didn't affect my blood sugars at all. Going back to low-carb eating brought things under control again.
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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 13, 2008 by onionsoup, #15230

Yes!!!! I just went online today out of curiousity and because my libido has been almost non existent. (Usually I initiate with my husband! - Further studies show a woman initiating with her spouse is good for a marraige - I have been married 20 yrs). I started Januvia a month ago. I am a young 50 yr old, very trim, athletic etc.. When I tell people I have type 2, they question me. I have been eating more oil in my diet, and I have cut out 90% of my sugars, but I just can't metabolize my sugars. I would like to know what I can do. It seems all these drugs have side affects, but I do not want to loose a foot or so down the road and I want my libido back. As of today, I have quit Januvia to see what happens.....

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