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Zituvimet XR
SITAGLIPTIN; METFORMIN treats type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing your blood sugar (glucose). Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Zituvimet XR is around $319.68, 17% off the average retail price of $388.24. Compare gliptin / biguanide combinations.
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Zituvimet XR Side Effects

What should I watch for?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication. Your care team will monitor your HbA1C (A1C). This test shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 2 to 3 months.

Know the symptoms of low blood sugar and know how to treat it. Always carry a source of quick sugar with you. Examples include hard sugar candy or glucose tablets. Make sure others know that you can choke if you eat or drink if your blood sugar is too low and you are unable to care for yourself. Get medical help at once.

Tell your care team if you have high blood sugar. Your medication dose may change if your body is under stress. Some types of stress that may affect your blood sugar include fever, infection, and surgery.

Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain. Carry a card that describes your condition. List the medications and doses you take on the card.

Make sure you stay hydrated while taking this medication. Drink water often. Eat fruits and veggies that have a high water content. Drink more water when it is hot or you are active. Talk to your care team right away if you have fever, infection, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you sweat a lot while taking this medication. The loss of too much body fluid may make it dangerous for you to take this medication.

Tell your care team you are taking this medication before you have surgery or an imaging scan, such as a CT or X-ray. You may need to stop taking this medication for a while before and after the procedure. Your care team will tell you when to stop and when to start taking it again.

The tablet shell for some brands of this medication does not dissolve. This is normal. The tablet shell may appear whole in the stool. This is not a cause for concern.

Make sure you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medication. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.

What are the side effects?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
  • High lactic acid level—muscle pain or cramps, stomach pain, trouble breathing, general discomfort and fatigue
  • Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
  • Low vitamin B12 level—pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, dizziness, confusion, trouble concentrating
  • Pancreatitis—severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting
  • Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
  • Severe joint pain

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

What may interact with this drug?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

  • Certain contrast agents used before, CT, MRI, or X-ray scans

This medication may also interact with the following:

Some medications may affect your blood sugar levels or hide the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest checking your blood sugar levels more often.

Medications that may affect your blood sugar levels include:

Medications that may mask symptoms of low blood sugar include:

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