Sitagliptin

Uses

Sitagliptin is prescribed to treat their sugar blood levels.

Formulation – Sitagliptin is formulated using Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate.

Sitagliptin is a drug that belongs to the Sitagliptin drug class, and it has been found useful in additional to its main prescribed use to treat Diabetes types 2. If any side effects are caused by this drug a range of alternative drugs, listed further down this guide, may be prescribed.

Side Effects / Precautions

Sitagliptin does have quite a number of side effects and those side effects which you may experience when taking it include severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, fast heart rate; or. urinating less than usual or not at all; swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath.

Sitagliptin does have side effects as mentioned above, and if you experience any of the above side effects, you should consult a doctor or medical professional immediately. As a precaution you should also have a discussion with your doctor to see if this drug is suitable for you if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Alternatives

Insulin – One of the many different alternative drugs that you may be prescribed is this one, and it is a drug that has been found to be a good alternative should you be suffering from a type 2 Diabetes. There are several other alternatives you could be prescribed by your doctor for that condition and they are Insulin.