What is Sitagliptin-metformin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Sitagliptin-metforminBrand:
The combination of sitagliptin and metformin is used in the management of noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus in patients not adequately controlled on metformin or sitagliptin alone. It is also used as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
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How do members experience Sitagliptin-metformin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 867 | 51 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 8 | 4 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 6 | 2 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 12 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
yesLiGue77
evaluated on Sep 01, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
MsLisa
evaluated on Apr 16, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
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