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Janumet vs. Jentadueto

Janumet (sitagliptin / metformin) is a medication for adults with Type 2 diabetes. It contains two different diabetes medications that work together to help control blood sugar. One is sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, and the other is metformin, a biguanide. The Janumet immediate-release tablets are taken by mouth twice a day. It works best when used with a balanced meal plan and exercise routine. Some side effects are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache. There's only a brand-name version of Janumet; there's no generic version yet.

• Type 2 diabetes

• Diarrhea (8%)
• Upper respiratory tract infection (6%)
• Headache (6%)

• Lactic acidosis
• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
• Risk of heart failure
• Sudden kidney problems
• Low vitamin B12 levels
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when taken with certain diabetes medications
• Joint pain
• Severe skin reaction
• Serious allergic reactions

Jentadueto (linagliptin / metformin) is a combination medication used along with a healthy diet and exercise to treat Type 2 diabetes. It's taken by mouth, either once or twice daily, depending on the formulation your provider prescribes (immediate-release or extended-release). Both formulations of Jentadueto (linagliptin / metformin) need to be taken with food to prevent stomach upset. Some of the more common side effects of this medication include diarrhea, cough, and runny or stuffy nose.

• Type 2 diabetes in adults

• Cough, runny or stuffy nose, and other symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection 6%)
• Diarrhea (6%)

• Lactic acidosis (too much acid in your body)
• Pancreas problems
• Heart failure
• Serious allergic reactions
• Low vitamin B12 levels
• Joint pain
• Severe skin reactions