Januvia Side Effects

Side effects and experiences with Januvia by users like you. Post Yours Now.
  1. link Zuke99
    eyes blurry
    Ihave been taking Januvia about 6 months and I find my vision getting blurrier each week. I am afraid to drive. Can this drug effect my vision?
    Zuke99- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  2. link Sfwillett
    Januvia viable choice, insulin, big bay, full blood test, maxed out
    I came onto this site because i was considering januvia. I'm having trouble with my BS (average around 175-250) and i'm petrified of insulin, being the big bay that i am. so i thought i would look into januvia. well, after reading all the posts on th - 33% more...
    Sfwillett- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  3. link Jpas
    Be careful, my BS was 165-260 and about 8 weeks on januvia, my BS wnet to and is now 375-580. My doctor is trying to put me on Janumet, which I have not even filled yet, and will not fill. Since stopping my some of the pain in my rib cage has let up. - 59% more...
    Jpas- over a year ago
  4. link Alaskamom
    Januvia constant runny nose, stomach ache, swollen hands, handfuls, nausea
    feel so so sad and just want to die, can't get out of bed for more than 2 hours at a time, so much pain in hips and legs that I just want to take handfuls of pills to stop the pain, no motivation to do anything, nausea and stomach ache all the time, - 26% more...
    Alaskamom- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  5. link 777
    There are many natural products to help your high blood sugar issues . . .instead of taking drugs that cause side effects.
    777- over a year ago
  6. link Zeeam
    Januvia joint pains, fingers, 10 years, medicine, high blood sugar
    I am a diabetic for 10 years and I am januvia for 2 years, now I have developed joint pains in my fingers of both the hands. Does any one has similar side effect from this medicine?
    Zeeam- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Januvia
  7. link 777
    Most drugs will cause side effects. There are many natural products to help high blood sugar issues.
    777- over a year ago
  8. link Graybeard1942
    Januvia blood sugar readings, lowering blood sugar, tennis elbow, maximum effect, type 2 diabetic
    Right after starting on Januvia, I began experiencing pain in my wrist at the location of a previous fracture. A few weeks later, I began experiencing pain in my elbow similar to 'tennis elbow'. Today, I reread the literature accompanying my containe - 63% more...
    Graybeard1942- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  9. link 777
    There are many natural products to help your blood sugar.. . .instead of taking drugs that can cause side effects. Unfortunately, drs. learned in medical school to push drugs. . . .of course, the incentives from the drug co's.
    777- over a year ago
  10. link Joi35
    Januvia special k cereal, high anxiety, podiatrist, seltzer, tylenol
    januvia has helped bring my sugar down and my weight, but the problems i have been experiencing are constipation, the podiatrist told me i had slight neuropathy, my joints in my feet would swell and i stay buying alka seltzer and Tylenol pain pm. i d - 50% more...
    Joi35- over a year ago - in Januvia
  11. link Ella2009
    Januvia boxes, hell, medicine, google, duetact
    Just got home from my doctor's office with few boxes of samples of Januvia. And immediately started "googling this medicine".After reading these posting, I have decided that no way in hell I am taking this medicine! Thank you all for saving - 4% more...
    Ella2009- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  12. link Afoster
    ella2009 you and me both. I just brought some samples home from the doctor yesterday and decided to google as well because i wasn't sure about this medication. I'm currently on actoplus met and duetact, which are both bringing my blood sugars down ju - 49% more...
    Afoster- over a year ago
  13. link Troy1973
    Janumet causing extreme sweating ?
    I am a 36 year old man taking Janumet twice a day and 30 units of Lantus Solostar per day. Starting about one month ago every time I go outside I start sweating severely. I can't even be outside for 10 minutes. I know it's hot out right now but I can - 59% more...
    Troy1973- over a year ago - in Januvia
  14. link Marieamattera
    Januvia rapid heartbeats, glipizide, metformin, young lady, headache
    I am a 43 yr. young lady and have been diabetic for about 7 years now. I take Metformin, Glipizide, Biata 5, and recently(2 weeks) Januvia.I have been having RAPID heartbeats when I go to bed at night. Also, My chest all the way up to my throat is ti - 52% more...
    Marieamattera- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  15. link Texastrix
    Januvia sore throat
    Severe sore throat, anyone else??
    Texastrix- over a year ago - in Januvia
  16. link Donsmith
    Januvia respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract, horror stories, upper respiratory tract infection, nvi
    I've not experienced any of the horror stories listed here, but I've had two side-effects that I've isolated. The first is the upper respiratory tract infection. That's a known side-effect. The second I believe was caused by an interaction between Ja - 77% more...
    Donsmith- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Januvia
  17. link Texastrix
    After reading all these posts I actually feel very lucky. The only side effect I've experienced is a sore throat and a little congestion,which is why I was reading this-wanted to see if anyone else had the same. I use Splenda everyday but haven't not - 75% more...
    Texastrix- over a year ago
  18. link Smileniii
    Januvia liver function tests, lung cavity, enlarged liver, liver problems, arthitis
    I am a 50 yr. old female diagnosed with diabetes 10 months ago. Tried Metformin for a couple of weeks and feet started swelling significantly. Have been on Januvia and Starlix since March '09. Just spent 9 days in the hospital with PNEUMONIA in my ri - 67% more...
    Smileniii- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  19. link Mule465
    Januvia bad taste in my mouth, payrol, type 2 diabetes, code of ethics, digestive problems
    I am 56 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year and half ago. It was in the borderline stage but I was experiencing severe symptoms such as: intense hunger, blurred vision, and fainting spells. After a lot of begging, my doctor finall - 89% more...
    Mule465- over a year ago - in Januvia
  20. link Lithium242
    Januvia stomach problems, rib cage, 5 months, big time, headaches
    i have been off Januvia for about 2.5 months. the joint problems I used to have seemed to have been gone. I am more alert now that I am not taking the drug. I am still having stomach problems big time. I hope they go away but don't seem to be wanting - 57% more...
    Lithium242- over a year ago - in Januvia
  21. link Judiwein
    Januvia gained alot, medications, januvia, aol, sleep mode
    I've been taking Januvia for 8 weeks, and have experienced muscle cramps with shock-like pain running down my leg into my heel; upper and lower GI spasms; night sweats with sleep interruption; and I gained 5 pounds in the first 4 weeks which I can't - 41% more...
    Judiwein- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Januvia
  22. link Mknewman
    I have been taking Januvia for about 3 months, and almost immediately upon taking it started waking in the middle of the night after about 4 hours sleep. I started taking it in the morning rather than the evening and it helped a bit but I am still wa - 45% more...
    Mknewman- over a year ago
  23. link Cindytippit
    Januvia dizziness and vertigo, foreboding feeling, sleeping pill, severe pain, panic attacks
    I have only been on it for less than 2 weeks, but I am having not really panic attacks as muchas a horrible foreboding feeling, heart racing, a severe pain in my right knee and leg to where I can barely walk. It was fine before and even taking a slee - 46% more...
    Cindytippit- over a year ago - in Januvia
  24. link Mefusco
    Januvia horrible pain, bloating and gas, nausea
    I took Januvia for 4 very long weeks. At first I experienced rectal itching so I increased my fiber, which helped. After the 3rd week, I had horrible pain in my arms, I was bloated to the point that my pants did not fit and the gas was unbelievable. - 53% more...
    Mefusco- over a year ago - in Januvia
  25. link Neilla
    Januvia tacycardia, loss of sleep, blood sugars, anxiety, sleep
    Right side of face feels numb and tingles. Right eyelid heavy Anxiety Loss of sleep Does not seem to help blood sugars much Tachycardia and "missed heart beats"
    Neilla- over a year ago - in Januvia
  26. link Aljam2
    Januvia bowel infection, blood sugars, metformin, hair loss, weight loss
    I have been taking Januvia for a year now and my blood sugars have been great. However I came to this site to see if anyone else has experienced extreme hair loss with Januvia. Since being on the drug I have lost more than half my hair. I had lost ov - 67% more...
    Aljam2- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Januvia
  27. link Achesandpains16
    Januvia muscle stiffness, mack truck, shoulder pain, extremities, joint pain
    I began taking januvia and within a few day the joint pain began. it seemed to be worse while sleeping and by morning i felt like i was hit by a mack truck. joint pain,muscle stiffness and restless in all extremities and neck including shoulder pain. - 32% more...
    Achesandpains16- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Januvia
  28. link Colibri1120
    Hi, Has the pain in your joints gone away and if so how long did it take? My husband is concerned that it will never go away. Its been 24 hours and some of the swelling has gone down but his joints still hurt. Maybe you know how long it takes to get - 22% more...
    Colibri1120- over a year ago