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Type 2 Help needed re. Metformin SR and Sitagliptin

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tia1949

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I have had type 2 diabetes for a number of years and am on sr Metformin. My gp has just prescribed sitagliptin but on reading side effects, I notice that you should tell your GP if you have/have had pancreatitis. I had hospital tests a number of years ago which went wrong and I ended up in hospital for 7 weeks with pancreatitis. Do you think it is safe for me to start Sitagliptin? I am feeling quite anxious about this because I am terrified of getting pancreatitis again as this was so painful. I will be speaking to my GP tomorrow (Wednesday) about this but looking for some guidance before I speak to her. Many thanks
 
My advice would be, in the first instance, to call the chemist who dispensed your prescription, and see if you can talk to the pharmacist and ask their advice.

If the pharmacist is unable to advise you, then do not start the Sitagliptin without speaking to your GP first. I assure you from experience that an extra day without it will make no difference in the long term. Personally, I would rather not take it without speaking to my GP first, than take it and end up with pancreatitis all over again! It is always best to err on the side of caution.

Do let me know how you get on! :)
x x x
 
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Yes definitely speak to your GP!
If he has any sense then a gliptin is probably not the right choice of meds for you if you have had pancreatitis!
 
Hi. I was on Sitagliptin but I wouldn't have taken it if I had had pancreatitis. Gliclazide is another common drug to stimulate the pancreas but again may not be right if you've had pancreatitis. It may be that you need to go onto insulin early when needed to avoid tablets that may affect the pancreas.
 
Fyrefli said:
My advice would be, in the first instance, to call the chemist who dispensed your prescription, and see if you can talk to the pharmacist and ask their advice.

If the pharmacist is unable to advise you, then do not start the Sitagliptin without speaking to your GP first. I assure you from experience that an extra day without it will make no difference in the long term. Personally, I would rather not take it without speaking to my GP first, than take it and end up with pancreatitis all over again! It is always best to err on the side of caution.

Do let me know how you get on! :)
x x x
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Thank you so much for your advice - I will let you know how I get on after speaking to GP tomorrow xx
 
Daibell said:
Hi. I was on Sitagliptin but I wouldn't have taken it if I had had pancreatitis. Gliclazide is another common drug to stimulate the pancreas but again may not be right if you've had pancreatitis. It may be that you need to go onto insulin early when needed to avoid tablets that may affect the pancreas.
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Thank you for your helpful advice
 
tia1949 said:
I have had type 2 diabetes for a number of years and am on sr Metformin. My gp has just prescribed sitagliptin but on reading side effects, I notice that you should tell your GP if you have/have had pancreatitis. I had hospital tests a number of years ago which went wrong and I ended up in hospital for 7 weeks with pancreatitis. Do you think it is safe for me to start Sitagliptin? I am feeling quite anxious about this because I am terrified of getting pancreatitis again as this was so painful. I will be speaking to my GP tomorrow (Wednesday) about this but looking for some guidance before I speak to her. Many thanks
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Thanks to everyone who got back to me - I will keep you posted
 
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