Sitagliptin (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to sitagliptin.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Some foods and medicines can affect how sitagliptin works. Tell your doctor if you are also using digoxin or insulin or another diabetes medicine

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or a history of pancreas problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Pancreatitis
- Low blood sugar
- Kidney problems
- Serious skin reactions
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Severe joint pain
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness or lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness

Last Updated: 1/27/2017