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I love this medication, it work very good and i'm feeling good.

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J to the N A | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/21/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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In the course of four years, my A1c went from a 5.6 to a 6.2 and so I’m still prediabetic however, my doctor decided to put me on a low-dose of metformin/Janumet. The only positive thing it did is suppress my appetite, which I welcomed as I was over eating. I weigh only 180 but still gaining. This medicine is absolutely no joke. It comes with a black box warning. They also been cases of lawsuits against Merck for this product causing pancreatic cancer. I was on this medicine for three weeks. The very first three days I almost took myself into the hospital for lactic acidosis. I had immediate shortness of breath to where I almost couldn’t breathe, I had severe leg pain in my left leg, almost like I was super thirsty and my joints hurt like crazy. I tried to drink a lot of water but I felt like I couldn’t keep up with the gallon. I was drinking a day I didn’t even have your normal side effects that were headache etc.. My side effects were adverse reactions that included nausea in malaise. I woke up on the third day with immediate diarrhea and vomiting, and honestly felt like I had the flu. I stopped taking the med for two days and then I halfed the dose which seem to help. It did bring my blood sugars down as I would test in the morning after waking and then later in the afternoon. I completely changed my diet as clean as possible, even though I truly do eat as clean as I can, which would be the third week mark I felt like I was so dehydrated that I felt like I had the flu fever chills, nausea, diarrhea headache and then today I feel great but at this point I refuse to take this medicine I feel like my body is telling me that this is not a good medicine to take for me . Read More Read Less

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Type 2 momma | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/4/2022
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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After what could only be described as persistent violent explosive diarrhea with metformin - I’m grateful to my endocrinologist putting me on this medication. I have had zero side effects in 2 years. My numbers are well regulated ( 80-115) almost always - on just 1 tablet with dinner. I get full labs done every 6 months and no adverse effects. I will say this - I haven’t had any weight loss benefit from it. I’m overweight but not in the obese category. 20 lb lost would have be right at target weight.Read More Read Less

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Mark | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/28/2020
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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Janumet is a Poison Pill that causes pancreatitis, headaches, high blood sugar, keeps pancreas inflamed, joint hurts! If you take this poison and start having issues Janumet Poison is causing your issues! Beware!

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I was prescribed this medicines 3 months back and I am using it. My fasting sugar levels were between 7 and 8 before taking this and after the levels have improved to between 6 and 7.

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lewkatin | Male | Patient
10/10/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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Not working well at all

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Robyn | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/29/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/21/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication I am sure right now has saved my life. My number have very high with insulin. Very little side effects right now in 3 months. Have now increased to 2 pills a day.

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Durdenburg | 55-64 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
12/27/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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First time in along time my sugars are at normal. could not afford at first but Merck gave me 1 years worth for free. They are a great company

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OKIEJOE | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/14/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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THIS DRUG HAS ENABLED ME TO REACH MY TARGET LEVEL 90%OF THE TIME. IHAVE HAD TO REDUCE MY INSULIN TO PREVENT LOW BLOOD SUGAR. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SIDE EFFECTS.

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shunbyfda | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/1/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.3
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Janumet was a waste of money no difference then taking a placebo and Metformin. Dr. switch me to Janumet due to allergic reaction to various vendors version of Generic Metformin. The only side effects were: on occasion would get diarrhea and constipation at the same time, weight gain, slight fatigue and once every month my joints would (very crippling) ache from my toes to my head. I was using Generic Metformin for several years and was starting to show progress which included weight loss and stable blood sugar levels until a vendor was bought out by another vendor then the next refill of generic Metformin from this new vendor began to emit an odor of rotting dead fish. This stinky version of Metformin caused several side effects: Constipation, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, shakes, blood sugar spikes, sweats, shivers, memory loss, heart palpitation, blurry vision, abdominal pain, insatiable hunger for sweets, fits of rage, rashes, hives, migraines that would lead to bloody nose and a state of catatonia. Reported it to FDA after trying several different generic vendors and coming up with the same stinky Metformin, but they never replied to my complaint. That's when the Dr. switch me to Janumet at $140 a refill when I just needed a good source of $11 a refill Metformin. Which I never did find here in the States had to go to Mexico for them.Read More Read Less

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MyExperience1 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/30/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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After taking this med for 4 months, I began to pass complete pill in my stool 90% of the time. Not usual side effect is happening occasionally, but NOT this often. Too expensive to pass, not to mention not getting benefit of medicine through non absorption. Looking to have doctor change ... too bad as I was happy with results up until the past 2 weeks.

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jumbo | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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it has helped me lower my blood sugar numbers

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pizota13 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/16/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I take Janumet as a preventative medication. I take two tablets daily. I used to take Victoza, but my insurance does not cover it any longer. So, my doctor put me on Janumet. I have been on it for nine months. I have not lost any weight on it; however, I have been able to maintain me weight on it, but not lose any more. I have to admit, as a serious symptomatic person of PCOS, it has helped me tremendously. I am almost back to normal to having my menstrual cycles monthly. It is great, just not for losing weight like Victoza.Read More Read Less

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R.B. | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/30/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Like this hoped, for better control.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
8/18/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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I have taken for about 3 years now and am doing wonderfully.

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Red truck | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/25/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/29/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Callie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/18/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Regulated blood sugar for 5 days, then big jump in blood sugar for no apparent reason - could not get it regulated - also had intestinal discomfort

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hula girl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/16/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been taking this medication for 1 week and I want to lie down and die. I cannot remember feeling this bad. Between stomach ache, nausea, and overwhelming sleepiness I am scared of continuing. I have discontinued on my own and have made an appointment with another doctor.

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