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Januvia
The Facts about
Drug Facts
Ingredient sitagliptin phosphate Purpose glucose regulation Uses: a once-daily pill that controls glucose levels by
inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme.

Pancreatitis
88 reports have been received by the FDA of acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer from Januvia patients. In 2009, Diabetes, a medical journal, published a study linking GLP-1 drugs like Januvia to pancreas abnormalities that can lead to cancer.

May cause

FDA

Appr

oved

Warnings
Nausea

Swelling

Abdominal Pain

Fever

Other Serious Side Effects include:


Kidney Damage Liver Cancer Pancreatitis Pancreatic Cancer Thyroid Cancer

When using this product


Drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages Serious side effects confusion/dizziness may occur

can happen in people who take JANUVIA, including pancreatic cancer, which may be severe and lead to death. Kidney problems, sometimes requiring dialysis, have been reported. These are not all the possible Tell your doctor if side effects of JANUVIA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. or does not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

increased of pancreatic Cancer


according to 2013 analysis by Institute for Safe Medication Practices

you have any side effect that bothers you, is unusual

FDA Adverse Events 2012


14,684 Reports
1,942 patients hospitalized 765 high glucose - 625 pancreatitis

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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and been prescribed Januvia to help regulate your blood glucose levels? If you are currently taking the medication and are experiencing serious side effects or have been diagnosed with pancreatic or thyroid cancer, contact the American Injury Attorney Group. We will review your case, free of charge, and help to determine if you can file a claim against Merck to seek compensation.
http://www.adverseevents.com/drugdetail.php?AEDrugID=3727&BrandName=JANUVIA http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/medical/health/medical/story/2011-09-23/Popular-diabetes-drugs-may-raise-pancreatic-cancer-risk-study-suggests/50531776/1 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-25/merck-bristol-diabetes-drugs-linked-to-pancreatitis-risk.html http://www.fda.gov/safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm188703.htm http://www.januvia.com/sitagliptin/januvia/consumer/about-januvia/side-effects-of-januvia.jsp http://www.pharmalive.com/troubling-new-signals-diabetes-drugs-and-adverse-event-reports

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May Cause

Ask a doctor before or during use if you have

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