Side effects of Janumet

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irishlass37

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Diagnosed 2011, been only on Metaformin since, but its been having very unpleasant side effects ( think IBS type), so GP changed me 3 weeks ago to Janumet. I am itchy all over since, my head is sore from scratching, my skin feels like it is crawling. Reading the advice sheet it is a rare side effect, can anyone put my mind at rest? Does the itching stop? Can I take anything to combat it? Its driving me crazy and I am exhausted from it now

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Lamont D

Lamont D

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Reactive hypoglycemia
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Janumet still contains metformin and also sitagliptin.
If you are ha ing the side effects, you will have to speak to your GP.

Sitagliptin is designed to prevent spikes,to stop you going too high, which brings your blood glucose levels down.

It could be either or both. Or even none of them, but you're itching for some reason.
It could even your bloods fluctuating.
But I would definitely recommend speaking to your medical team.
 
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irishlass37

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Spoke to GP today, she changed my meds back to the Metaformin, said its a combination of the Janumet, Aspirin and the Statin they recently put me on, so its back to just the Metaformin on its own just for now ...Thanks for replying
 
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bishboy47

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irishlass37 said:
Spoke to GP today, she changed my meds back to the Metaformin, said its a combination of the Janumet, Aspirin and the Statin they recently put me on, so its back to just the Metaformin on its own just for now ...Thanks for replying
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Recently changed over to Janumet (2 daily) from metaformin ( x 3 daily) . Have had itchy head , scalp , discomfort on my back , under arm and into chest wall. Most prominent when sitting or worse at night. Awaiting decision from local hospital Diabetes Centre as to future. My blood sugar readings are in the 10's to 12 's from overnight. Too high for my liking. !
 
Lamont D

Lamont D

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Reactive hypoglycemia
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bishboy47 said:
Recently changed over to Janumet (2 daily) from metaformin ( x 3 daily) . Have had itchy head , scalp , discomfort on my back , under arm and into chest wall. Most prominent when sitting or worse at night. Awaiting decision from local hospital Diabetes Centre as to future. My blood sugar readings are in the 10's to 12 's from overnight. Too high for my liking. !
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I have the same itchiness but mine is deep muscle itch.
I had mine before sitagliptin or januvia (trade name).

I was put on piriton to relieve this and it works!
 
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